Luke 2:16 cpdv — And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger.

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger. "

— Luke 2:16, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 2 — Context

13

And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the celestial army, praising God and saying,

14

“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.”

15

And it happened that, when the Angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us cross over to Bethlehem and see this word, which has happened, which the Lord has revealed to us.”

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And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger.

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Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy.

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And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.

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But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

Luke 2:16 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:16 say?
Luke 2:16 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger. ”
Where is Luke 2:16 in the Bible?
Luke 2:16 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 16.
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 2:16.
What translation should I read Luke 2:16 in?
Luke 2:16 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 2:16?
Luke 2:16 reads (CPDV): “And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was 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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