Charles Spurgeon Commentary Matthew 1:21

"And she shall bring forth a son; and thou shalt call his name JESUS; for it is he that shall save his people from their sins." — Matthew 1:21 (ASV)

The Lord of glory is born the Son of man and is named by God’s command, and by man’s mouth, JESUS the Savior. He is what He is called.

He saves us from the punishment and the guilt of sin and then from the ill effect and evil power of sin. This He does for “his people,” even for all who believe in Him. It is His nature to do this, as we see in the fact that His very name is JESUS—Savior. We still call Him by that name, for He still saves us in these latter days. Let us go and proclaim His name among men, for He will save others.