Luke 2:3
"This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria."
Key Reflection
The enrollment under Quirinius, noted in Luke 2:3, served as a divine detail setting the historical stage for Jesus's birth, affirming his legitimacy and fulfilling prophecy about his origins (Micah 5:2). This census was part of a larger narrative emphasizing God’s sovereignty over worldly events.
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From the Scholars: Barnes' Notes