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Complementary Gospels
Scholars note that Luke's account omits the visit of the Magi and the flight to Egypt, which are detailed in Matthew. This is not seen as a contradiction. Commentators explain that the Gospel writers had different focuses and supplemented each other's narratives. Luke compresses the timeline to emphasize his key points, like the family's faithfulness.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:39
18th Century
Theologian
They returned into Galilee. Not immediately, but after a time. Luke has omitted the flight into Egypt recorded by Matthew; but he…
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:39
To their own city Nazareth (εις πολιν εαυτων Ναζαρετ). See on Mt 2:23 about Nazareth. Luke tells nothing of the flight to Egypt an…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:39
19th Century
Bishop
They returned into Galilee.—Filling up the narrative from St. Matthew, we have to insert after the Presentation, the visit of the …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:39
Luke takes another opportunity to mention the fidelity of Jesus’ parents to the Jewish law. He omits mention of the flight to Egypt (an event impor…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:39
16th Century
Theologian
They returned to Galilee. The departure to Egypt, I readily acknowledge, came between those events. The fact mentioned by Luke, that they …
John Gill
On Luke 2:39
17th Century
Pastor
And when they had performed all things
Relating to the purification of Mary, and the presentation and redemption of …
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:36–40
17th Century
Minister
There was much evil then in the church, yet God did not leave himself without witness. Anna always dwelt in, or at least attended, the temple. She …