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Luke 2 - NIV, NAB - in Lactantius Divine Institutes Book V

For, not to mention that these present earthly goods to which great honour is paid are contrary to virtue, and enervate the vigour of the mind, what nobility, I pray, can be so firm, what resources, what power, since God is able to make kings themselves even lower than the lowest? And therefore God has consulted our interest in placing this in particular among the divine precepts: "He that exalteth himself shall be abased; and he that humbleth himself shall be exalted."[120]

Luke 2:1 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian An Answer to the Jews

For He was from the native soil of Bethlehem, and from the house of David; as, among the Romans, Mary is described in the census, of whom is born Christ.[182]

Luke 2:1 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

"Away," says he, "with that eternal plaguey taxing of Cµsar, and the scanty inn, and the squalid swaddling-clothes, and the hard stable.[14]

Luke 2:1 - NIV, NAB - in The Protevangelium of James

And there was an order from the Emperor Augustus, that all in Bethlehem of Judaea should be enrolled.[46]

Luke 2:1 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And it came to pass some little time after, that an enrolment was made according to the edict of Caesar Augustus, that all the world was to be enrolled, each man in his native place. This enrolment was made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria,[28]

Luke 2:4 - NIV, NAB - in Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus First Homily

and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn."[33]

Luke 2:7 - NIV, NAB - in Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus Second Homily

And there ensued there the mystery which transcends all wonders,-the Virgin brought forth and bore in her hand Him who bears the whole creation by His word. "And there was no room for them in the inn."[40]

Luke 2:8 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV

And the angels, in like manner, announced tidings of great joy to the shepherds who were keeping watch by night.[73]

Luke 2:8 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

Let the shepherds take better care of their flock,[17]

Luke 2:8 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And some shepherds also affirmed that they had seen angels singing a hymn at midnight, praising and blessing the God of heaven, and saying: There has been born the Saviour of all, who is Christ the Lord, in whom salvation shall be brought back to Israel.[32]

Luke 2:10 - NIV, NAB - in Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

place, the angel said to the shepherds: "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you tidings that unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ Jesus."[180]

Luke 2:10 - NIV, NAB - in Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus Second Homily

in the holy conception and in the glorious pregnancy, "I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people."[5]

Luke 2:10 - NIV, NAB - in Origen Commentary on John Book I

Hence an angel standing over the shepherds made a bright light to shine round about them, and said:[65]

Luke 2:11 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

3. And the angel of the Lord, he says, appeared to the shepherds, proclaiming joy to them: "For[108]

Luke 2:13 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

that multitude of the heavenly host which praised their Lord at night.[16]

Luke 2:14 - NIV, NAB - in Pseudo-Gregory Thaumaturgus Twelve Topics on the Faith

For He was born in Bethlehem according to the flesh, in a manner meet for Deity, the angels of heaven recognising Him as their Lord, and hymning as their God Him who was then wrapped in swaddling-clothes in a manger, and exclaiming, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will among men."[36]

Luke 2:14 - NIV, NAB - in Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna

And it is a proof of this, and an irrefragable argument, that at the novelty of thy supernatural child-bearing, the angels sang on earth, "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will towards men,"[39]

Luke 2:14 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII

"Glory be to God in the highest, and upon earth peace, good-will among men."[202]

Luke 2:14 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII

Hosanna to the son of David! Blessed be He that cometh in the name of the Lord," being the Lord God who appeared to us, "Hosanna in the highest."[122]

Luke 2:14 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And as soon as He was born, He stood upon His feet, and the angels adored Him, saying: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good pleasure.[30]

Luke 2:19 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And when she saw it she wondered, and reflected within herself, and laid up all these things in her heart.[66]

Luke 2:20 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

Wherefore he adds: "The shepherds returned, glorifying God for all which they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them."[112]

Luke 2:21 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And on the eighth day they circumcised the child, and called His name Jesus; for so He was called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.[35]

Luke 2:22 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

And still further does Luke say in reference to the Lord: "When the days of purification were accomplished, they brought Him up to Jerusalem, to present Him before the Lord, as it is written in the law of the Lord, That every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; and that they should offer a sacrifice, as it is said in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons: "[113]

Luke 2:22 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

Spare also the babe from circumcision, that he may escape the pain thereof; nor let him be brought into the temple, lest he burden his parents with the expense of the offering;[21]

Luke 2:22 - NIV, NAB - in Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna

Hence it was that the ark of God removed from the inn at Bethlehem, for there He paid to the law that debt of the forty days, due not to justice but to grace, and rested upon the mountains of Sion, and receiving into His pure bosom as upon a lofty throne, and one transcending the nature of man, the Monarch of all,[29]

Luke 2:22 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And after this he took Him up into his cloak and kissed His feet, and said: Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples, to be a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel.[38]

Luke 2:23 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I

by the following passage: "Every male that openeth the womb."[42]

Luke 2:23 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

Indeed, hers is the womb on account of which it is written of others also: "Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord."[323]

Luke 2:23 - NIV, NAB - in Dubious Hippolytus Fragments

For Moses says, "Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy unto the Lord."[78]

Luke 2:23 - NIV, NAB - in The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour

after His birth they carried Him into the temple, and set Him before the Lord, and offered sacrifices for Him, according to the command-meet of the law of Moses, which is: Every male that openeth the womb shall be called the holy of God.[8]

Luke 2:24 - NIV, NAB - in Clement of Alexandria The Instructor Book I

the reference is again to us. Again, by Moses, He commands "two young pigeons or a pair of turtles to be offered for sin; "[28]

Luke 2:25 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian An Answer to the Jews

And if these blessings accrue through Christ, they will not have been prophesied of another than Him through whom we consider them to have been accomplished.[257]

Luke 2:25 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

nor let him be handed to Simeon, lest the old man be saddened at the point of death.[22]

Luke 2:25 - NIV, NAB - in Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments

For Simeon did not obtain an inheritance like the other tribes, for he dwelt in the midst of Judah. Yet his tribe was preserved, although it was small in numbers.[17]

Luke 2:25 - NIV, NAB - in The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour

Hanna also, a prophetess, was present, and came up, giving thanks to God, and calling the Lady Mary blessed.[9]

Luke 2:25 - NIV, NAB - in Gospel of Nicodemus I The Acts of Pilate

And Symeon said to her, It is well; behold, he lies for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against; and of thee thyself a sword shall go through the soul, in order that the reasoning of many hearts may be revealed.[53]

Luke 2:27 - NIV, NAB - in The Protevangelium of James

For it was he who had been warned by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he should see the Christ in the flesh.[57]

Luke 2:28 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I

They say, too, that Simeon, "who took Christ into his arms, and gave thanks to God, and said, Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word,"[113]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

But "Simeon," he also says, "blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light for the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel."[114]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book IV

and the glory of the people Israel."[72]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Cyprian Treatise VII On the Mortality

Therefore, rejoicing concerning his now approaching death, and secure of his immediate summons, he received the child into his arms, and blessing the Lord, he exclaimed, and said, "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation; "[9]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Cyprian Treatise XII Three Books of Testimonies Against the Jews

Also according to Luke: "Now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, O Lord, according to the word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation."[669]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna

s man, waxing bold and yielding to the exhortation of the mother of God, who is the handmaid of God in regard to the things which pertain to men, received into his aged arms Him who in infancy was yet the Ancient of days, and blessed God, and said, "Lord, now lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word: for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel."[63]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Methodius Oration on the Psalms

V. Once, indeed, the aged Simeon met the Saviour[43]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VII

"Now, O Lord, lettest Thou Thy servant depart in peace, according to Thy word; for mine eyes have seen Thy salvation, which Thou hast prepared before the face of all people, a light for the revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel."[206]

Luke 2:29 - NIV, NAB - in Origen Commentary on John Book X

" But how much more blessed are those eyes which Jesus calls blessed for the things which they have seen, than those which have not attained to such a vision; Simeon is content to take into his arms the salvation of God, and after seeing it, he says,[153]

Luke 2:30 - NIV, NAB - in Five Books in Reply to Marcion

Heard with their ears Salvation,[181]

Luke 2:32 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian Against Marcion Book IV

of their own cleansing in Christ their light,[248]

Luke 2:32 - NIV, NAB - in Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna

hope which he had conceived of Christ, extending the limits of life, and putting off the debt of death-when they saw him, I say, leaping for joy, speaking words of good omen, quite transformed with gladness of heart, entirely rapt in a divine and holy ecstasy; who from a man had been changed into an angel by a godly change, and, for the immensity of his joy, chanted his hymn of thanksgiving, and openly proclaimed the "Light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of Thy people Israel."[105]

Luke 2:34 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian Against Marcion Book V

This stumbling-stone Marcion retains still.[224]

Luke 2:34 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be spoken against."[313]

Luke 2:34 - NIV, NAB - in Hippolytus Exegetical Fragments

" And His "falling" denotes His death; as it is written in the Gospel: "Behold, this (child) is set for the fall and rising again of many."[25]

Luke 2:34 - NIV, NAB - in Gospel of Nicodemus I The Acts of Pilate

And Rabbi Levi said: Why did Rabbi Symeon say, when he saw Jesus, "Behold, he lies for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against? "[57]

Luke 2:35 - NIV, NAB - in Gospel of Nicodemus I The Acts of Pilate

And the mother of God said, weeping: How am I not to lament thee, my son? How should I not tear my face with my nails? This is that, my son, which Symeon the elder foretold to me when I brought thee, an infant of forty days old, into the temple. This is the sword which now goes through my soul.[116]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I

was a type of the Demiurge, who, on the arrival of the Saviour, learned his own change of place, and gave thanks to Bythus. They also assert that by Anna, who is spoken of in the gospel[114]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On the Flesh of Christ

Let that old woman also hold her tongue, lest she should bewitch the child."[23]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On Fasting

We produce, too, our remaining (evidences). For we now hasten to modern proofs. On the threshold of the Gospel,[58]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book III

Such a one may also be compared to "Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser, which departed not from the temple, but continued in supplications and prayers night and day, who was fourscore years old, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity, who glorified the coming of Christ, and gave thanks to the Lord, and spake concerning Him to all those who looked for redemption in Israel."[6]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII

O Eternal God, the Father of our Lord Jesus Christ, the Creator of man and of woman, who didst replenish with the Spirit Miriam, and Deborah, and Anna, and Huldah;[138]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VIII

[151]

Luke 2:36 - NIV, NAB - in The Gospel of Pseudo-Matthew

And she never left the temple of the Lord, but spent her time in fasting and prayer. She also likewise adored the child, saying: In Him is the redemption of the world.[39]

Luke 2:37 - NIV, NAB - in Cyprian Treatise IV On the Lord's Prayer

Thus the widow Anna, without intermission praying and watching, persevered in deserving well of God, as it is written in the I Gospel: "She departed not," it says, "from the temple, serving with fastings and prayers night and day."[100]

Luke 2:38 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book III

And "Anna"[115]

Luke 2:38 - NIV, NAB - in Methodius Oration Concerning Simeon and Anna

-Simeon, I mean, and Anna, bearing in themselves most evidently the images of both peoples-had taken their station by the side of that glorious and virginal throne,-for by the old man was represented the people of Israel, and the law now waxing old; whilst the widow represents the Church of the Gentiles, which had been up to this point a widow,-the old man, indeed, as personating the law, seeks dismissal; but the widow, as personating the Church, brought her joyous confession of faith[100]

Luke 2:41 - NIV, NAB - in Infancy Thomas Greek A

And His mother observed all these things that had happened. And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and stature, and grace.[22]

Luke 2:42 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I

[33]

Luke 2:42 - NIV, NAB - in The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour

And when the feast was finished, they indeed returned; but the Lord Jesus remained in the temple among the teachers and elders and learned men of the sons of Israel, to whom He put various questions upon the sciences, and gave answers in His turn.[21]

Luke 2:46 - NIV, NAB - in The Arabic Gospel of the Infancy of the Saviour

And His mother kept all these words of His in her heart. And the Lord Jesus advanced in stature, and in wisdom, and in favour with God and man.[24]

Luke 2:49 - NIV, NAB - in Irenaeus Against Heresies Book I

Some passages, also, which occur in the Gospels, receive from them a colouring of the same kind, such as the answer which He gave His mother when He was twelve years of age: "Wist ye not that I must be about My Father's business? "[258]

Luke 2:49 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian Against Praxeas

business? "[368]

Luke 2:49 - NIV, NAB - in Infancy Thomas Greek A

And Jesus said to them: Why do you seek me? Do you not know that I must be about my Father's business?[21]

Luke 2:51 - NIV, NAB - in Constitutions of the Holy Apostles Book VI

He who had commanded to honour our parents, was Himself subject to them.[144]

Luke 2:52 - NIV, NAB - in Tertullian On Modesty

I blush not at an error which I have ceased to hold, because I am delighted at having ceased to hold it, because I recognise myself to be better and more modest. No one blushes at his own improvement. Even in Christ, knowledge had its stages of growth;[10]

Luke 2:52 - NIV, NAB - in Origen Commentary on Matthew Book XIII

ut to the spermatic principles, that one is short and little, another great, and another of middle height; but in the case of souls, it is our free-will, and actions of such a kind, and habits of such a kind, that furnish the reason why one is great, or little, or of middle height; and it is of our free-will either by advancing in stature to increase our size, or not advancing to be short. And so indeed I understand the words about Jesus having assumed a human soul, "Jesus advanced; "[152]

Luke 2:78 - NIV, NAB - in Dialogue of Justin

of God, by the revelation of His Father: and since we find it recorded in the memoirs of His apostles that He is the Son of God, and since we call Him the Son, we have understood that He proceeded before all creatures from the Father by His power and will (for He is addressed in the writings of the prophets in one way or another as Wisdom, and the Day,[385]

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