Lukas 2
1 Men det skete i de Dage, at en Befaling udgik fra Kejser Augustus, at al Verden skulde skrives i Mandtal.
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
2 (Denne første Indskrivning skete, da Kvirinius var Landshøvding i Syrien.)
This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 Og alle gik for at lade sig indskrive, hver til sin By.
And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
4 Og ogsaa Josef gik op fra Galilæa, fra Byen Nazareth til Judæa til Davids By, som kaldes Bethlehem, fordi han var af Davids Hus og Slægt,
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5 for at lade sig indskrive tillige med Maria, sin trolovede, som var frugtsommelig.
to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
6 Men det skete, medens de vare der, blev Tiden fuldkommet til, at hun skulde føde.
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
7 Og hun fødte sin Søn, den førstefødte, og svøbte ham og lagde ham i en Krybbe; thi der var ikke Rum for dem i Herberget.
And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 Og der var Hyrder i den samme Egn, som laa ude paa Marken og holdt Nattevagt over deres Hjord.
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 Og se, en Herrens Engel stod for dem, og Herrens Herlighed skinnede om dem, og de frygtede saare.
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 Og Engelen sagde til dem: „Frygter ikke; thi se, jeg forkynder eder en stor Glæde, som skal være for hele Folket.
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
11 Thi eder er i Dag en Frelser født, som er den Herre Kristus i Davids By.
for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
12 Og dette skulle I have til Tegn: I skulle finde et Barn svøbt, liggende i en Krybbe.‟
And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
13 Og straks var der med Engelen en himmelsk Hærskares Mangfoldighed, som lovede Gud og sagde:
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 „Ære være Gud i det højeste! og Fred paa Jorden! i Mennesker Velbehag!‟
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
15 Og det skete, da Englene vare farne fra dem til Himmelen, sagde Hyrderne til hverandre: „Lader os dog gaa til Bethlehem og se dette, som er sket, hvilket Herren har kundgjort os.‟
And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 Og de skyndte sig og kom og fandt baade Maria og Josef, og Barnet liggende i Krybben.
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
17 Men da de saa det, kundgjorde de, hvad der var talt til dem om dette Barn.
And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18 Og alle de, som hørte det, undrede sig over det, der blev talt til dem af Hyrderne.
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
19 Men Maria gemte alle disse Ord og overvejede dem i sit Hjerte.
But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20 Og Hyrderne vendte tilbage, idet de priste og lovede Gud for alt, hvad de havde hørt og set, saaledes som der var talt til dem.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
21 Og da otte Dage vare fuldkommede, saa han skulde omskæres, da blev hans Navn kaldt Jesus, som det var kaldt af Engelen, før han blev undfangen i Moders Liv.
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 Og da deres Renselsesdage efter Mose Lov vare fuldkommede, bragte de ham op til Jerusalem for at fremstille ham for Herren,
And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
23 som der er skrevet i Herrens Lov, at alt Mandkøn, som aabner Moders Liv, skal kaldes helligt for Herren,
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
24 og for at bringe Offer efter det, som er sagt i Herrens Lov, et Par Turtelduer eller to unge Duer.
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.
25 Og se, der var en Mand i Jerusalem ved Navn Simeon, og denne Mand var retfærdig og gudfrygtig og forventede Israels Trøst, og den Helligaand var over ham.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 Og det var varslet ham af den Helligaand, at han ikke skulde se Døden, førend han havde set Herrens Salvede.
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 Og han kom af Aandens Drift til Helligdommen; og idet Forældrene bragte Barnet Jesus ind for at gøre med ham efter Lovens Skik,
And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
28 da tog han det paa sine Arme og priste Gud og sagde:
then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 „Herre! nu lader du din Tjener fare i Fred, efter dit Ord.
Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
30 Thi mine Øjne have set din Frelse,
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 som du beredte for alle Folkeslagenes Aasyn,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 et Lys til at oplyse Hedningerne og en Herlighed for dit Folk Israel.‟
A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
33 Og hans Fader og hans Moder undrede sig over de Ting, som bleve sagte om ham.
And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
34 Og Simeon velsignede dem og sagde til hans Moder Maria: „Se, denne er sat mange i Israel til Fald og Oprejsning og til et Tegn, som imodsiges,
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
35 (ja, ogsaa din egen Sjæl skal et Sværd gennemtrænge!) for at mange Hjerters Tanker skulle aabenbares.‟
yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
36 Og der var en Profetinde Anna, Fanuels Datter, af Asers Stamme; hun var meget fremrykket i Alder, havde levet syv Aar med sin Mand efter sin Jomfrustand
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37 og var nu en Enke ved fire og firsindstyve Aar, og hun veg ikke fra Helligdommen, tjenende Gud med Faste og Bønner Nat og Dag.
and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
38 Og hun traadte til i den samme Stund og priste Gud og talte om ham til alle, som forventede Jerusalems Forløsning.
And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 Og da de havde fuldbyrdet alle Ting efter Herrens Lov, vendte de tilbage til Galilæa til deres egen By Nazareth.
And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40 Men Barnet voksede og blev stærkt og blev fuldt af Visdom; og Guds Naade var over det.
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Og hans Forældre droge hvert Aar op til Jerusalem paa Paaskehøjtiden.
And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 Og da han var bleven tolv Aar gammel, og de gik op efter Højtidens Sædvane
And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
43 og havde tilendebragt de Dage, blev Barnet Jesus i Jerusalem, medens de droge hjem, og hans Forældre mærkede det ikke.
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
44 Men da de mente, at han var i Rejsefølget, kom de en Dags Rejse frem, og de ledte efter ham iblandt deres Slægtninge og Kyndinge.
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45 Og da de ikke fandt ham, vendte de tilbage til Jerusalem og ledte efter ham.
and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
46 Og det skete efter tre Dage, da fandt de ham i Helligdommen, hvor han sad midt iblandt Lærerne og baade hørte paa dem og adspurgte dem.
And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
47 Men alle, som hørte ham, undrede sig saare over hans Forstand og Svar.
and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 Og da de saa ham, bleve de forfærdede; og hans Moder sagde til ham: „Barn! hvorfor gjorde du saaledes imod os? Se, din Fader og jeg have ledt efter dig med Smerte.‟
And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
49 Og han sagde til dem: „Hvorfor ledte I efter mig? Vidste I ikke, at jeg bør være i min Faders Gerning?‟
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 Og de forstode ikke det Ord, som han talte til dem.
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51 Og han drog ned med dem og kom til Nazareth og var dem lydig. Og hans Moder gemte alle de Ord i sit Hjerte.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart.
52 Og Jesus forfremmedes i Visdom og Alder og Yndest hos Gud og Mennesker.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
