Luke 2:12

12 Here is how you will know I am telling you the truth. You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:12 Meaning and Commentary

Luke 2:12

And this shall be a sign unto you
When they should come to Bethlehem, and to the inn where Joseph and Mary were:

ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a
manger;
for though there might be many other children, in the inn, yet none else in swaddling clothes, at least lying in a manger: this sign would distinguish the new born Saviour from all others; had not the angel given them this direction, they would never have thought to have looked for, and found: him in such a place: and moreover, it might have been a stumbling to them, and an objection with them against his being Christ, the Lord, had they not been told beforehand where he was; but by this means this objection was prevented, and this stumbling block was removed out of the way, and they were prepared to see him, embrace, and believe in him, in this mean condition.

Luke 2:12 In-Context

10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy. It is for all the people.
11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord.
12 Here is how you will know I am telling you the truth. You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger."
13 Suddenly a large group of angels from heaven also appeared. They were praising God. They said,
14 "May glory be given to God in the highest heaven! And may peace be given to those he is pleased with on earth!"
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