For unto us a child is born, and unto us a Son is given: and the government is upon his shoulder, and he shall call his name, Wonderful, Counselor, The mighty God, The everlasting [a]Father, The prince of peace.

The increase of his government and peace shall have none end: he shall sit upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to order it, and to stablish it with judgment, and with justice, from henceforth, even forever: [b]the zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

¶ The Lord hath sent a word into Jacob, and it lighted upon [c]Israel.

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Footnotes

  1. Isaiah 9:6 The author of eternity, and by whom the Church and every member thereof shall be preserved forever, and have immortal life.
  2. Isaiah 9:7 His singular love and care for his elect.
  3. Isaiah 9:8 This is another prophecy against them of Samaria, which were mockers and contemners of God’s promises and menaces.

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