Luke 2:16 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Close to the original. Clear modern English.

✦ MADE SIMPLE

So they rushed over there and found Mary and Joseph with the baby, just lying in a feeding trough.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

They didn't waste any time — they had to see this miracle baby for themselves.

📜 Historical Context — Why was this verse written?

The Gospel of Luke was written by an author traditionally identified as Luke, a companion of Paul, for a Greek-speaking audience, likely around 80

Ask the AI Assistant

Have a question about this chapter or verse? Ask below for a clear explanation.

Share or Save