Bible Strands
Luke 2:11
Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
Berean Standard Bible
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Study note
Setting — An angel speaks to shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem on the night of Jesus's birth. The announcement is immediate: the event has already happened.
The words — σωτήρ (sōtēr) is the headline title: "Savior," a word of deliverance, not merely rescue. χριστός (christos) pins the identity: the Anointed One, the messianic claim stated outright.
The thread — Isaiah 9:6 names the child whose government rests on his shoulders; Matthew 1:21 ties the name Jesus to the act of saving from sins; Acts 2:36 later confirms that God has made this same Jesus both Lord and Christ.
Why it lands — The verse is a declaration of identity, not a suggestion; it asks the reader to recognize who this person is and to respond accordingly.
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The Greek words
King James Version
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Cross-references
- Isaiah 9:6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
- Matthew 1:21 She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
- Acts 2:36 Therefore let all Israel know with certainty that God has made this Jesus, whom you crucified, both Lord and Christ!”
- Titus 3:4 But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared,
- Matthew 16:16 Simon Peter answered, “You are the Christ, the Son of the living God.”
- Luke 1:43 And why am I so honored, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
- John 4:42 They said to the woman, “We now believe not only because of your words; we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this man truly is the Savior of the world.”
- 1 John 5:1 Everyone who believes that Jesus is the Christ has been born of God, and everyone who loves the Father also loves those born of Him.
- Philippians 2:11 and every tongue confess that Jesus Christ is Lord, to the glory of God the Father.
- Luke 2:4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.