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Luke 2
Chapter of the New Testament / From Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia
Luke 2 is the second chapter of the Gospel of Luke in the New Testament, traditionally attributed to Luke the Evangelist, a companion of Paul the Apostle on his missionary journeys.[1] It contains an account of Jesus's birth in Bethlehem, "its announcement and celebration",[2] his presentation in the Temple in Jerusalem, and an incident from his childhood. Verses 1–14 are often read during services of worship on Christmas Day.[3]
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Luke 2 | |
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![]() Luke 2:1–7 in the original King James Version showing verse 2 parenthetical. | |
Book | Gospel of Luke |
Category | Gospel |
Christian Bible part | New Testament |
Order in the Christian part | 3 |
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