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Under the Law to Redeem Us
Commentators like Spurgeon, Calvin, and Gill explain that although Jesus was sinless, he submitted to circumcision. This act placed him "under the law" in order to perfectly fulfill its requirements on our behalf. As the Apostle Paul later wrote, this was done "to redeem those who were under the law" (Galatians 4:4–5), securing our freedom and providing us with his perfect righteousness.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:21
18th Century
Theologian
Eight days. This was the regular time for performing the rite of circumcision (Genesis 17:12).
Called Jesus.
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:21
His name was called Jesus (κα εκληθη το ονομα αυτου Ιησους). The κα is left untranslated or has the sense of "then" in the apodosi…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:21
19th Century
Bishop
When eight days were accomplished . . .—Therefore, the Feast of the Circumcision in the Church Calendar comes on January …
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:21
19th Century
Preacher
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was so named of the angel before he w…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:21
It is important to understand the sequence and background of these events. According to Jewish law a woman became ceremonially unclean on the birth…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:21
16th Century
Theologian
That the child might be circumcised. Regarding circumcision in general, the reader may consult the Book of Genesis ([Reference Genesis 17:…
John Gill
On Luke 2:21
17th Century
Pastor
And when eight days were accomplished for the
circumcising of the child
According t…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:21–24
17th Century
Minister
Our Lord Jesus was not born in sin, and did not need that mortification of a corrupt nature or that renewal to holiness, which were signified by ci…