24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.



Ver. 24. A pair of turtledoves] Christ’s mother was not rich enough to bring a lamb. Let this comfort poor Christians. I know thy poverty, saith Christ, but that is nothing, thou art rich, Rev_2:9. Smyrna, the poorest Church, hath the highest commendation.