Luke 2:6 bbe — And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Bible in Basic English

"And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth."

— Luke 2:6, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 2 — Context

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And all men went to be numbered, everyone to his town.

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And Joseph went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judaea, to Beth-lehem, the town of David, because he was of the house and family of David,

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To be put on the list with Mary, his future wife, who was about to become a mother.

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And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

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And she had her first son; and folding him in linen, she put him to rest in the place where the cattle had their food, because there was no room for them in the house.

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And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.

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And an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining round about them: and fear came on them.

Luke 2:6 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:6 say?
Luke 2:6 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.”
Where is Luke 2:6 in the Bible?
Luke 2:6 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 6.
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 2:6.
What translation should I read Luke 2:6 in?
Luke 2:6 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 2:6?
Luke 2:6 reads (BBE): “And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.” 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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