Luke 2:39
“And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.”
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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
And the child grew,.... In body, in strength, and in stature; which shows that it was a true body Christ assumed, and…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
They returned into Galilee - Not immediately, but after a time. Luke has omitted the flight into Egypt recorded by…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
They returned into Galilee - But not immediately: for the coming of the wise men, and the retreat of Joseph with his…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 2:25-40
Even when he humbles himself, still Christ has honour done him to balance the offence of it. That we might not be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921
Between this verse and the last come the events narrated by St Matthew only namely the Visit of the Magi; the Flight…
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