The Native: He Keeps His Promises Luke 2:2 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Can I ask you a question, contextually why does it matter who was governor of Syria? I ask this, not out of disrespect, but out of joy. If you say to give the setting a date, I would argue that Augustus’ decree in verse one could accomplish that. No, the reason for this, is intended, inspired, and inviting. He recognized his own sins, his own mistakes, and he had received mercy. Some argue about the date of Cyrenius rule as Governor of Syria.  Some scholars suggest that when should…