When was Jesus born?
Matthew 2:1-2
1 When Jesus therefore was born in Bethlehem of Juda, in the days of king Herod, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem. 2 Saying, Where is he that is born king of the Jews? For we have seen his star in the east, and are come to adore him.
Luke 2:6-7
6 And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered. 7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
Galatians 4:4-5
4 But when the fulness of the time was come, God sent his Son, made of a woman, made under the law: 5 That he might redeem them who were under the law: that we might receive the adoption of sons.
Catholic view (generated):
Jesus is traditionally believed to have been born around 4-6 BC. The exact date of His birth is not mentioned in the Bible, but December 25th was chosen as the date to celebrate Christmas by early Christian leaders. The focus is not on the exact date, but on the theological significance of His birth for Christians.
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