Luke 2
1 Now it came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus to enroll all the world.
Just at this time an edict was issued by Caesar Augustus for the registration of the whole Empire.
2 This enrollment first occurred when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
It was the first registration made during the governorship of Quirinius in Syria;
3 And all went to be enrolled, each into his personal city.
and all went to be registered--every one to the town to which he belonged.
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,
So Joseph went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judaea, to David's town of Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
5 to enroll himself with Mary, the woman who was betrothed to him, being pregnant.
to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.
6 And it came to pass while they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to bring forth.
But while they were there, her full time came,
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 first-born son, and wrapped Him round, and laid Him in a 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.
Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,
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.
when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they were filled with terror.
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, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.
11 because to you was born today in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ Lord.
For a Saviour who is the Anointed Lord is born to you to-day, in the town of David.
12 And this is the sign to you: Ye will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a feed trough.
And this is the token for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes 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,
And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men.
"Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!"
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.
Then, as soon as the angels had left them and returned to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go over as far as Bethlehem and see this 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 made haste and came and found Mary and Joseph, with the babe lying in the manger.
17 And when they saw it, they informed about the declaration that was told them about this child.
And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him;
18 And all who heard it wondered about the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.
and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.
19 But Mary kept all these proclamations, pondering in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all these things, often dwelling on them in her mind.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they heard and saw, as it was told to them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen in accordance with the announcement made to them.
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 eight days had passed and the time for circumcising Him had come, He was called JESUS, the name given Him by the angel before His conception 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,
And when the days for their purification appointed by the Law of Moses had passed, they took Him 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),
as it is written in the Law of the Lord: "Every first-born male 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.
And they also offered a sacrifice as commanded in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves 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.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who 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.
To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One.
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,
Led by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do with regard to Him according to the custom of the Law,
28 he also received it into his arms, and praised God, and said,
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
29 Now dismiss thy bondman in peace, Master, according to thy word,
"Now, O Sovereign Lord, Thou dost send Thy servant away in peace, in fulfilment of Thy word,
30 because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
Because mine eyes have seen Thy salvation,
31 which thou prepared toward the face of all the peoples:
Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--
32 a light for enlightenment of Gentiles, and glory of thy people Israel.
A light to shine upon the Gentiles, And the glory of Thy people Israel."
33 And Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things being spoken about him.
And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning 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
Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to 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.
and a sword will pierce through your own soul also; that the reasonings in many hearts may be revealed."
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 Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,
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 then being a widow of eighty-four years. She was never absent from the Temple, but worshipped, by day and by night, 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.
And coming up just at that moment, she gave thanks to God, and spoke about the child to all who were expecting the deliverance of Jerusalem.
39 And when they completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, 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 and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.
41 And his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem 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,
And when He was twelve years old they went up as was customary at the time of the Feast, and,
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,
after staying the full number of days, when they started back home the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not discover this,
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.
but supposing Him to be in the travelling company, they proceeded a day's journey. Then they searched up and down for Him among their relatives and acquaintances;
45 And not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem, seeking him.
but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry 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.
On the third day they found Him in the Temple sitting among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking them questions,
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.
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 they saw Him, they were smitten with amazement, and His mother said to Him, "My child, why have you behaved thus to us? Your father and I have been searching for you in anguish."
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?
"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
50 And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.
But they did not understand the significance of these words.
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 always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men.
And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
