Luke 2:6
New International Version
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,

New Living Translation
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.

English Standard Version
And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Berean Standard Bible
While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass, in their being there, the days of her giving birth were fulfilled.

King James Bible
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

New King James Version
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.

New American Standard Bible
While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

NASB 1995
While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.

NASB 1977
And it came about that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.

Legacy Standard Bible
Now it happened that while they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to give birth.

Amplified Bible
While they were there [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to give birth,

Christian Standard Bible
While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

American Standard Version
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

Contemporary English Version
and while they were there,

English Revised Version
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
While they were in Bethlehem, the time came for Mary to have her child.

Good News Translation
and while they were in Bethlehem, the time came for her to have her baby.

International Standard Version
While they were there, the time came for her to have her baby,

Majority Standard Bible
While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.

NET Bible
While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.

New Heart English Bible
It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.

Webster's Bible Translation
And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Weymouth New Testament
But while they were there, her full time came,

World English Bible
While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,

Berean Literal Bible
And it came to pass, in their being there, the days of her giving birth were fulfilled.

Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,

Smith's Literal Translation
And it was in their being there, the days were completed for her to bring forth.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.

Catholic Public Domain Version
Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.

New American Bible
While they were there, the time came for her to have her child,

New Revised Standard Version
While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And it came to pass while they were there, that her days of deliverance were to be fulfilled.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And it came to pass while they were there, that the days for her to be delivered were completed;

Godbey New Testament
And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.

Haweis New Testament
And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.

Mace New Testament
now while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.

Weymouth New Testament
But while they were there, her full time came,

Worrell New Testament
And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth;

Worsley New Testament
And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Birth of Jesus
5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. 7And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.…

Cross References
Matthew 1:18-25
This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ...

Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.

Micah 5:2
But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.

Matthew 2:1-6
After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...

Galatians 4:4
But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,

Isaiah 9:6-7
For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.

John 1:14
The Word became flesh and made His dwelling among us. We have seen His glory, the glory of the one and only Son from the Father, full of grace and truth.

Revelation 12:5
And she gave birth to a son, a male child, who will rule all the nations with an iron scepter. And her child was caught up to God and to His throne.

Genesis 3:15
And I will put enmity between you and the woman, and between your seed and her seed. He will crush your head, and you will strike his heel.”

Jeremiah 23:5-6
Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. / In His days Judah will be saved, and Israel will dwell securely. And this is His name by which He will be called: The LORD Our Righteousness.

Romans 1:3
regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,

Philippians 2:7
but emptied Himself, taking the form of a servant, being made in human likeness.

Hebrews 2:14
Now since the children have flesh and blood, He too shared in their humanity, so that by His death He might destroy him who holds the power of death, that is, the devil,

2 Samuel 7:12-13
And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.

Matthew 1:22-23
All this took place to fulfill what the Lord had said through the prophet: / “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”).


Treasury of Scripture

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

A.

Psalm 33:11
The counsel of the LORD standeth for ever, the thoughts of his heart to all generations.

Proverbs 19:21
There are many devices in a man's heart; nevertheless the counsel of the LORD, that shall stand.

Micah 5:2
But thou, Bethlehem Ephratah, though thou be little among the thousands of Judah, yet out of thee shall he come forth unto me that is to be ruler in Israel; whose goings forth have been from of old, from everlasting.

the days.

Luke 1:57
Now Elisabeth's full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

Revelation 12:1-5
And there appeared a great wonder in heaven; a woman clothed with the sun, and the moon under her feet, and upon her head a crown of twelve stars: …

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Luke 2
1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.
6. The nativity of Jesus.
8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.
15. The shepherds glorify God.
21. Jesus is circumcised.
22. Mary purified.
25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,
39. who increases in wisdom,
41. questions in the temple with the teachers,
51. and is obedient to his parents.














While they were there
This phrase sets the stage for the fulfillment of prophecy and divine timing. The "they" refers to Mary and Joseph, who have traveled to Bethlehem due to the Roman census. The journey from Nazareth to Bethlehem was approximately 70-90 miles, a significant distance for a pregnant woman. The phrase underscores God's sovereignty in orchestrating events, as Bethlehem is the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah (Micah 5:2). The Greek word for "there" (ἐκεῖ) emphasizes the specific location, highlighting the importance of Bethlehem in salvation history.

the time came
This phrase indicates the culmination of divine timing. The Greek word used here for "time" (χρόνος) refers to a specific period or season. It suggests that everything was unfolding according to God's perfect plan. In the broader biblical narrative, this moment is the fulfillment of centuries of prophecy and anticipation. Galatians 4:4 echoes this sentiment, stating, "But when the fullness of time had come, God sent forth His Son."

for her to give birth
This phrase marks the miraculous event of the Incarnation. The Greek word for "give birth" (τεκεῖν) is a common term for childbirth, yet in this context, it signifies the extraordinary birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. Theologically, this moment is profound, as it represents God taking on human flesh (John 1:14). Historically, childbirth in ancient times was fraught with danger, yet this birth is surrounded by divine protection and purpose. The phrase invites reflection on the humility and vulnerability of the Christ child, born in a humble setting, yet destined to change the world.

Verse 6. - The days were accomplished that she should be delivered. The universal tradition of the Christian Church places the nativity in winter. The date "December 25" was generally received by the Fathers of the Greek and Latin from the fourth century downwards.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
While
Ἐγένετο (Egeneto)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1096: A prolongation and middle voice form of a primary verb; to cause to be, i.e. to become, used with great latitude.

they were
εἶναι (einai)
Verb - Present Infinitive Active
Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.

there,
ἐκεῖ (ekei)
Adverb
Strong's 1563: (a) there, yonder, in that place, (b) thither, there. Of uncertain affinity; there; by extension, thither.

the
αἱ (hai)
Article - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

time
ἡμέραι (hēmerai)
Noun - Nominative Feminine Plural
Strong's 2250: A day, the period from sunrise to sunset.

came
ἐπλήσθησαν (eplēsthēsan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Passive - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 4130: To fill, fulfill, complete. A prolonged form of a primary pleo to 'fill' (imbue, influence, supply); specially, to fulfil.

for
τοῦ (tou)
Article - Genitive Neuter Singular
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

her
αὐτήν (autēn)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative Feminine 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 846: He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.

Child to be born.
τεκεῖν (tekein)
Verb - Aorist Infinitive Active
Strong's 5088: A strengthened form of a primary teko tek'-o; to produce, literally or figuratively.


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