< Luke 2 >
1 Now it came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to enroll all the world.
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered in a census.
2 This enrollment first occurred when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
This was the first census, and it took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be enrolled, each into his personal city.
So everyone went to be registered, each to his own town.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and patriarchy of David,
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 to enroll himself with Mary, the woman who was betrothed to him, being pregnant.
to register himself along with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
6 And it came to pass while they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to bring forth.
While they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to give birth,
7 And she brought forth her son, the firstborn, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in the feed trough, because there was no place for them in the inn.
and she gave birth to her firstborn son. Then she wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region living in the fields, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
In the same region there were shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And behold, an agent of the Lord stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they feared a great fear.
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
10 And the agent said to them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all the people,
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all the people.
11 because to you was born today in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ Lord.
For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this is the sign to you: Ye will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a feed trough.
This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there came to be with the agent a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men.
“Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will among men.”
15 And it came to pass, as the agents went away from them into heaven, that the men (the shepherds) said to each other, Let us indeed go through as far as Bethlehem, and see this declaration that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us.
When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16 And having hastened, they came and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the feed trough.
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger.
17 And when they saw it, they informed about the declaration that was told them about this child.
After seeing him, they made widely known what they had been told about the child,
18 And all who heard it wondered about the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
19 But Mary kept all these proclamations, pondering in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they heard and saw, as it was told to them.
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, that his name was called JESUS, the one called by the agent before he was conceived in the belly.
When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 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,
When the days of their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary brought Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23 (just as it is written in a law of the Lord that every male that opens a womb will be called holy to the Lord),
(just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”).
24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in a law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
They also went up to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord: “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the encouragement of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death before he would see the Christ of the Lord.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, for them to do according to the custom of the law about him,
So he came in the Spirit into the temple courts, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the law,
28 he also received it into his arms, and praised God, and said,
Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,
29 Now dismiss thy bondman in peace, Master, according to thy word,
“Now, Master, yoʋ are releasing yoʋr servant in peace according to yoʋr word,
30 because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
for my eyes have seen yoʋr salvation,
31 which thou prepared toward the face of all the peoples:
which yoʋ have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 a light for enlightenment of Gentiles, and glory of thy people Israel.
a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of yoʋr people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things being spoken about him.
Joseph and the child's mother were amazed at what was being said about him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this man is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign being repudiated
Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, the child's mother, “Behold, this child is appointed to bring about the falling and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 (and also of thee, a sword will pierce through thine own soul), so that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce yoʋr own soul as well.”
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (being advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
There was also a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was far advanced in days. Her husband had died seven years after they were married,
37 and this woman was a widow to eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, serving with fastings and supplications night and day.
and she was a widow of about eighty-four years of age. She did not depart from the temple, but served night and day with fasting and prayer.
38 And having stood near at that same hour, she acknowledged the Lord, and spoke about him to all those who were awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.
She came at that very hour and began giving praise to the Lord and speaking about the child to all who were waiting for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And when they completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
When Joseph and Mary had finished everything that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was upon it.
And the child grew and became strong in spirit; he was filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
41 And his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
Now Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
42 And when he became twelve years old, them having gone up according to the custom of the feast,
When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
43 and having fulfilled the days, during their return the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and his mother did not know it,
And when they had completed their days there and started returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But Joseph did not know it, and neither did Jesus' mother.
44 but, having supposed him to be in the caravan, they went a day's journey. And they sought him among their kinfolk and acquaintances.
They assumed that he was in the company of travelers, so they went a day's journey before they began looking for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45 And not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem, seeking him.
When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
46 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 questioning them.
After three days, they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him, Child, why did thou this way to us? Behold, thy father and I were seeking thee sorrowing.
When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Child, why have yoʋ treated us like this? Behold, yoʋr father and I have been looking for yoʋ in great distress.”
49 And he said to them, Why is it that ye were seeking me? Had ye not known that I must be among the things of my Father?
He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?”
50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.
But they did not understand what he said to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was being subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men.