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One of the main tenets of the Christian faith is the birth of Jesus Christ, a historic occasion that has been treasured and celebrated throughout history. The New Testament, which is considered the canonical scripture of Christianity, contains detailed accounts of Jesus’ birth. These passages, which are interspersed throughout Matthew, Mark, Luke, and John’s Gospels, tell a profound story of hope, humility, and the divine incarnation.
Every verse attests to the miraculous character of Jesus’ entry, signalling the start of a brand-new chapter in humankind’s spiritual history. Examining these verses helps us comprehend this remarkable birth’s significance and impact in the context of the Christian tradition.
Jesus Birth Verses In New Testament
1. Matthew 1:18
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.”
2. Matthew 1:21
“She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.”
3. Matthew 2:1
“Now after Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, wise men from the east came to Jerusalem.”
4. Luke 1:30-31
“And the angel said to her, ‘Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God. And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.'”
5. Luke 2:4-5
“And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.”
6. Luke 2:7
“And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn.”
7. Luke 2:10-11
“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.'”
8. Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
9. Luke 2:20
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.”
10. Matthew 2:11
“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
New Testament Passages on Christ’s Birth
11. John 1:14
“And the Word became flesh and dwelt among us, and we have seen his glory, glory as of the only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.”
12. Galatians 4:4
“But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth his Son, born of woman, born under the law.”
13. Philippians 2:6-7
“Who, though he was in the form of God, did not count equality with God a thing to be grasped, but emptied himself, by taking the form of a servant, being born in the likeness of men.”
14. Hebrews 1:1-2
“Long ago, at many times and in many ways, God spoke to our fathers by the prophets, but in these last days he has spoken to us by his Son, whom he appointed the heir of all things, through whom also he created the world.”
15. 1 John 4:9
“In this the love of God was made manifest among us, that God sent his only Son into the world, so that we might live through him.”
16. Colossians 1:15-17
“He is the image of the invisible God, the firstborn of all creation. For by him all things were created, in heaven and on earth, visible and invisible, whether thrones or dominions or rulers or authorities—all things were created through him and for him.”
17. 1 Timothy 3:16
“Great indeed, we confess, is the mystery of godliness: He was manifested in the flesh, vindicated by the Spirit, seen by angels, proclaimed among the nations, believed on in the world, taken up in glory.”
18. Titus 2:11
“For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation for all people.”
19. 2 Corinthians 8:9
“For you know the grace of our Lord Jesus Christ, that though he was rich, yet for your sake he became poor, so that you by his poverty might become rich.”
20. Revelation 12:5
“She gave birth to a male child, one who is to rule all the nations with a rod of iron, but her child was caught up to God and to his throne.”
Biblical Verses Detailing Jesus’ Nativity
21. Matthew 1:23
“Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel (which means, God with us).”
22. Luke 1:35
“And the angel answered her, ‘The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; therefore the child to be born will be called holy—the Son of God.'”
23. Matthew 2:2
“Saying, ‘Where is he who has been born king of the Jews? For we saw his star when it rose and have come to worship him.'”
24. Luke 2:8-9
“And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.”
25. Luke 2:13-14
“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!'”
26. Matthew 2:5-6
“They told him, ‘In Bethlehem of Judea, for so it is written by the prophet: “And you, O Bethlehem, in the land of Judah, are by no means least among the rulers of Judah; for from you shall come a ruler who will shepherd my people Israel.”‘”
27. Luke 2:15-16
“When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, ‘Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.’ And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.”
28. Matthew 2:9-10
“After listening to the king, they went on their way. And behold, the star that they had seen when it rose went before them until it came to rest over the place where the child was. When they saw the star, they rejoiced exceedingly with great joy.”
29. Luke 2:17-18
“And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.”
30. Matthew 2:12
“And being warned in a dream not to return to Herod, they departed to their own country by another way.”
The Birth of Jesus in New Testament Scriptures
31. Matthew 1:16
“And Jacob the father of Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom Jesus was born, who is called Christ.”
32. Luke 2:10
“And the angel said to them, ‘Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.'”
33. John 3:16
“For God so loved the world, that he gave his only Son, that whoever believes in him should not perish but have eternal life.”
34. Matthew 2:13-14
“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.’ And he rose and took the child and his mother by night and departed to Egypt.”
35. Luke 2:19
“But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.”
36. Matthew 1:22-23
“All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had spoken by the prophet: ‘Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and they shall call his name Immanuel’ (which means, God with us).”
37. Luke 2:25
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.”
38. Matthew 2:16
“Then Herod, when he saw that he had been tricked by the wise men, became furious, and he sent and killed all the male children in Bethlehem and in all that region who were two years old or under, according to the time that he had ascertained from the wise men.”
39. Luke 2:22
“And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.”
40. Matthew 2:23
“And he went and lived in a city called Nazareth, so that what was spoken by the prophets might be fulfilled, that he would be called a Nazarene.”
Key Texts Depicting Jesus’ Birth in the New Testament
41. Matthew 1:20-21
“But as he considered these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, ‘Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, for that which is conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.'”
42. Luke 2:6-7
“And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger because there was no place for them in the inn.”
43. Matthew 2:3-4
“When Herod the king heard this, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him; and assembling all the chief priests and scribes of the people, he inquired of them where the Christ was to be born.”
44. Luke 2:21
“And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.”
45. Matthew 2:11
“And going into the house, they saw the child with Mary his mother, and they fell down and worshiped him. Then, opening their treasures, they offered him gifts, gold and frankincense and myrrh.”
46. Luke 2:22-24
“And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, ‘Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord’) and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, ‘a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.'”
47. Matthew 1:18
“Now the birth of Jesus Christ took place in this way. When his mother Mary had been betrothed to Joseph, before they came together she was found to be with child from the Holy Spirit.”
48. Luke 2:25-26
“Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”
49. Matthew 2:13
“Now when they had departed, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to Joseph in a dream and said, ‘Rise, take the child and his mother, and flee to Egypt, and remain there until I tell you, for Herod is about to search for the child, to destroy him.'”
50. Luke 2:38
“And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.”
Conclusion
The New Testament passages that describe Jesus’ birth are not just historical narratives; they capture the spirit of heavenly love and redemption. These hallowed texts demonstrate the coming together of prophecy, angelic declarations, lowly surroundings, and deep reverence. Jesus’ birth is a source of hope because it signals a message of redemption, peace, and the manifestation of God’s grace in humankind.
These verses, which have endured for generations, tell the ageless tale of the birth of a Saviour and encourage everyone to acknowledge the great importance of this miraculous event in the history and religion of humanity.
