Key Verse Spotlight
Luke 2:4 — Meaning and Application
King James Version
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)”
Luke 2:4
Verse in Context
Understanding the surrounding verses prevents misinterpretation:
({And} this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. {taxed: or, enrolled}
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. {taxed: or, enrolled}
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
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