Luke 2:24

2:24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is specified in the law of the Lord, a pair of doves ¹  or two young pigeons. ² 

Luke 12:32

12:32 “Do not be afraid, little flock, for your Father is well pleased ³  to give you the kingdom.

Luke 12:51

12:51 Do you think I have come to bring peace on earth? No, I tell you, but rather division! ⁴ 

[2:24]  ¹ sn The offering of a pair of doves or two young pigeons, instead of a lamb, speaks of the humble roots of Jesus’ family – they apparently could not afford the expense of a lamb.

[2:24]  ² sn A quotation from Lev 12:8; 5:11 (LXX).

[12:32]  ³ tn Or perhaps, “your Father chooses.”

[12:51]  ⁵ tn Or “hostility.” This term pictures dissension and hostility (BDAG 234 s.v. διαμερισμός).