Luke 2:2

“( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)”

"( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)" - Luke 2:2
Commentary

What does Luke 2:2 mean?

Luke 2:2 (KJV) reads, " (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)" In order to understand the full meaning and significance of this verse, it is important to provide some context. The verse is taken from the second chapter of the book of Luke in the…

Read full commentaryDevotional

The Sovereignty of God in the Storms of Life

Luke 2:2 reads: "And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria." In one of the most pivotal moments in history, this simple verse sets the stage for the remarkable birth of our Savior, Jesus Christ. While at first glance, it may seem like an inconsequential…

Read devotionalPrayer

A Prayer for Understanding and Purpose in God's Plan

Heavenly Father, We come before You today, humbled and in awe of Your majesty. We seek Your wisdom as we ponder the words found in the Gospel of Luke, particularly Luke 2:2, which states, "And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria." Lord, as we reflect…

Read prayer

Artwork for Luke 2:2

See all →
Luke 2:2
Luke 2:2 - "(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)"
Luke 2:37
Luke 2:37
Luke 2:37
Luke 2:52
Luke 2:37
Luke 2:13
Luke 2:10
Luke 2:37
Luke 2:13-14
Luke 2:13-14
Luke 2:41-52
Luke 2:16 - 21
Luke 2:1-20
Luke 2 v 8
Luke 2:30 - "For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,"
Luke 24:2 - "And they found the stone rolled away from the sepulchre."
Luke 2:50 - "And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them."
Luke 2:52 - "And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man."
Luke 2:32 - "A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
Luke 2:19 - "But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart."
Luke 2:5 - "To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child."
Luke 2:31 - "Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;"
Luke 9:2 - "And he sent them to preach the kingdom of God, and to heal the sick."
Luke 2:47 - "And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers."
Luke 2:3 - "And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city."
Luke 14:2 - "And, behold, there was a certain man before him which had the dropsy."
Luke 2:13 - "And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,"