Luke 2:12

12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2:12 in Other Translations

KJV
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
ESV
12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."
NLT
12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
MSG
12 This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."
CSB
12 This will be the sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough."

Luke 2:12 In-Context

10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”

Cross References 1

  • 1. 1 Samuel 2:34; 1 Samuel 10:7; 2 Kings 19:29; Psalms 86:17; Isaiah 7:14
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