Luke 2:11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Cross-reference
Luke 2:26 promises Simeon he will see the Lord's Christ — the infant Jesus is that Christ whom Simeon later sees.
Luke 2:4 explains why Jesus was born in Bethlehem, the city of David — fulfilling the location prophecy and connecting to David's line.
Luke 2:7 describes the humble manger birth — the very event that verse 11 declares is the coming of Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:30 calls Jesus 'thy salvation' — the fulfillment of seeing the Savior announced here.
Luke 1:69 calls Jesus the 'horn of salvation' from David's house — identical to the Savior born in David's town here.
Luke 1:43 calls Mary 'mother of my Lord' — the baby in Luke 2:11 is the Lord, confirming his identity.
Luke 20:41 questions how the Christ is David's son — Jesus as Christ and Lord is the answer, born in David's city.
Luke 3:6 declares all will see God's salvation — the Savior born here makes that possible.
Luke 20:44 argues the Messiah is David's Lord — the same Lordship attributed to the newborn here.
Luke 20:42-44 quotes David calling the Messiah 'Lord' — the same title given to the infant Jesus here.
Luke 1:47 rejoices in 'God my Savior' — the same salvation theme as the birth of the Savior here, though referring to God.
Luke 8:1 shows Jesus preaching the kingdom — the grown Savior whose birth was announced here.
Genesis 49:10 prophesies a ruler from Judah; Jesus, born in Bethlehem, is that ruler.
John 1:45 affirms Jesus is the one foretold by Moses and prophets, consistent with the Savior announced in Luke 2:11.
John 20:31 states the gospel's purpose: to believe Jesus is the Christ — exactly the title given at his birth in Luke 2:11.
Acts 2:36 declares Jesus both Lord and Christ — the same two titles proclaimed at his birth, now confirmed after resurrection.
Acts 17:3 shows Paul proving from Scripture that Jesus is the Christ — the same identity announced at his birth.
Galatians 4:4 states God sent his Son, born of a woman — the same event described as the birth of Christ the Lord.
Philippians 2:11 calls for every tongue to confess Jesus Christ as Lord — the same title proclaimed at his birth.
In Colossians 2:6, the same title 'Christ Jesus the Lord' appears, urging believers to live in Him, echoing the angelic announcement.
2 Timothy 1:10 speaks of the appearing of Christ who abolished death — the birth in Luke is that appearing.
Titus 2:11 says the grace of God that brings salvation has appeared — this birth is that appearing of the Savior.
Titus 3:4 says the kindness of God our Savior appeared — the newborn Jesus is that appearing.
1 John 4:14 testifies that the Father sent the Son as Savior of the world — the baby in Luke is that sent Savior.
Genesis 3:15 is the first promise of a deliverer from Eve's seed; Jesus is that Savior born.
Matthew 16:16 records Peter's confession that Jesus is the Christ, echoing the angel's announcement.
Matthew 1:21 names Jesus as the one who saves his people — the same Savior announced as 'born to you' here.
Isaiah 9:6 prophesies a child born who will be called Mighty God — fulfilled in the birth of Christ the Lord.
Matthew 1:16 also identifies Jesus as the Christ, confirming Luke's announcement.
Daniel 9:24-26 predicts the coming of Messiah the Prince; Jesus' birth fulfills the timeline.
Mark 1:1 opens with the same titles — Jesus Christ, Son of God — echoing the announcement of Jesus as Christ and Lord here.
1 Timothy 1:1 calls God our Savior and Jesus Christ our Lord, echoing the dual titles from Luke 2:11.
Isaiah 19:20 prophesies God sending a savior to deliver; Luke declares this savior is born—direct fulfillment.
Isaiah 43:11 declares the LORD alone is Savior; Luke 2:11 applies that title to Jesus, identifying him as divine.
In Acts 13:23, Paul declares God raised Jesus as a Savior from David's seed, echoing the 'Saviour' title announced in the birth.
Acts 5:31 calls Jesus 'Prince and Saviour' — directly echoing the 'Saviour' title from the birth announcement here.
Jeremiah 33:14 promises the fulfillment of God's good word to Israel; Luke 2:11 announces the birth of the promised Davidic Savior.
Acts 2:30 recalls God's oath to David that his descendant would be the Christ — the same Christ whose birth is announced here.
John 7:42 cites the prophecy that Christ would come from Bethlehem — the very town where Luke 2:11 places his birth.
Matthew 2:2 records the Magi seeking the newborn King of the Jews, directly corresponding to Luke's 'Saviour, Christ the Lord'.
Matthew 2:1 provides the historical context of Jesus' birth in Bethlehem, complementing Luke's angelic announcement.
John 4:42 confesses Jesus as 'the Christ, the Saviour of the world' — directly echoing the titles 'Saviour' and 'Christ' from the birth announcement.
John 3:16 says God gave His Son for eternal life — the purpose behind the birth of the Savior here.
John 1:14 describes the Word becoming flesh — the same incarnation as the birth of the Savior here.
Malachi 3:1 prophesies the Lord suddenly coming to His temple; Luke 2:11 announces the birth of that Lord, Jesus Christ.
1 Kings 11:39 promises affliction on David's line 'not forever'; Christ's birth as Son of David fulfills that restoration.
1 John 5:1 ties belief that Jesus is the Christ to being born of God — a direct echo of the title given at his birth.
In Titus 1:4, Jesus is called 'our Saviour,' directly reflecting the angel's announcement that a Savior is born.
Philippians 3:8 values knowing Christ Jesus as Lord above all — building on the title 'Lord' given at his birth.
Galatians 4:5 gives the purpose of Christ's birth: redemption and adoption — the reason he is called Savior in Luke 2:11.
Isaiah 33:22 calls the LORD judge, lawgiver, king, and savior; Christ embodies all these roles as the Lord announced in Luke.
John 7:25-27 shows confusion about Jesus' origin as Christ, contrasting with the clear announcement of his birth in Luke 2:11.
John 7:41 shows people debating whether Jesus is the Christ — the same title declared at his birth here, but now met with skepticism.
Acts 10:36 declares Jesus 'Lord of all' — expanding the title 'Lord' given at his birth in Luke 2:11.
John 6:69 confesses Jesus as the Holy One of God, affirming his divine identity as Savior.
Acts 3:26 presents Jesus as God's Son sent to bless and turn from sins — fulfilling the 'Saviour' role announced at his birth.
2 Kings 13:5 recounts God giving Israel a savior from Syria; this historical deliverance prefigures the ultimate Savior born in Bethlehem.
Mark 16:15 commands preaching the gospel to all creation — the mission flowing from the birth of the Savior announced here.