Luke 2:1,2 - The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann

Bible Comments

The Birth of Jesus and the Adoration of the Shepherds.

The reason for the journey to Bethlehem:

Luke 2:1-2

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.a

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)