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Luke 2:11 — For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which…

“For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.”
Luke 2:11 · KJV

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9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

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Verse explanation

The angel piles up three titles on the newborn — Savior, Christ (Messiah), and Lord — making clear, without mincing words, who this child is.

From the Luke 2 study in Bible in Stories.

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