Luke 2:12 akjv — And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

American King James Version

"And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. "

— Luke 2:12, American King James Version

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Luke 2 — Context

9

And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10

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

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

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And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13

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

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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15

And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.

Luke 2:12 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:12 say?
Luke 2:12 in the American King James Version reads: “And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. ”
Where is Luke 2:12 in the Bible?
Luke 2:12 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 12.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:12.
What translation should I read Luke 2:12 in?
Luke 2:12 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:12?
Luke 2:12 reads (AKJV): “And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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