Verse of the Day

Monday, May 6, 2024

Luke 2:11 NIV

Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.

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Translations of Today's Verse

King James Version

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

English Standard Version

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

The Message

A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.

New King James Version

For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

New Living Translation

The Savior -- yes, the Messiah, the Lord -- has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David!

Commentary on Today's Verse

Commentary on Luke 2:8-20

(Read Luke 2:8-20)

Angels were heralds of the new-born Saviour, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were in the business of their calling, keeping watch over their flock. We are not out of the way of Divine visits, when we are employed in an honest calling, and abide with God in it. Let God have the honour of this work; Glory to God in the highest. God's good-will to men, manifested in sending the Messiah, redounds to his praise. Other works of God are for his glory, but the redemption of the world is for his glory in the highest. God's goodwill in sending the Messiah, brought peace into this lower world. Peace is here put for all that good which flows to us from Christ's taking our nature upon him. This is a faithful saying, attested by an innumerable company of angels, and well worthy of all acceptation, That the good-will of God toward men, is glory to God in the highest, and peace on the earth. The shepherds lost no time, but came with haste to the place. They were satisfied, and made known abroad concerning this child, that he was the Saviour, even Christ the Lord. Mary carefully observed and thought upon all these things, which were so suited to enliven her holy affections. We should be more delivered from errors in judgment and practice, did we more fully ponder these things in our hearts. It is still proclaimed in our ears that to us is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord. These should be glad tidings to all.


Luke 2:11 In-Context

9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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,


This Week's Daily Bible Verses

Sunday, May 05

Ephesians 5:2

Live a life of love, just as Christ loved us and gave himself up for us as a fragrant offering and sacrifice to God.

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Saturday, May 04

Matthew 6:33

Seek first his kingdom and his righteousness, and all these things will be given to you as well.

Read all of Matthew 6 NIV

Friday, May 03

Habakkuk 3:17-18

Though the fig tree does not bud and there are no grapes on the vines, though the olive crop fails and the fields produce no food, though there are no sheep in the pen and no cattle in the stalls, yet I will rejoice in the LORD, I will be joyful in God my Savior.

Read all of Habakkuk 3 NIV

Thursday, May 02

Joshua 22:5

"Be very careful to keep the commandment and the law that Moses the servant of the LORD gave you: to love the LORD your God, to walk in all his ways, to obey his commands, to hold fast to him and to serve him with all your heart and all your soul."

Read all of Joshua 22 NIV

Wednesday, May 01

Romans 3:20

Therefore no one will be declared righteous in God's sight by observing the law; rather, through the law we become conscious of sin.

Read all of Romans 3 NIV

Tuesday, April 30

Romans 5:1-2

Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ, through whom we have gained access by faith into this grace in which we now stand. And we rejoice in the hope of the glory of God.

Read all of Romans 5 NIV

Monday, April 29

1 John 4:18

There is no fear in love. But perfect love drives out fear, because fear has to do with punishment. The one who fears is not made perfect in love.

Read all of 1 John 4 NIV