Luke 2
1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
It came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Augustus Caesar, to enroll all the world.
2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
This was the first enrollment, Cyrenius being governor of Syria.
3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
And all were going forth to enroll, each one into his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city Nazareth, into Judea, into the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy.
6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.
7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
And the shepherds were in that country, tenting out and keeping guard over their flock by night.
9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
And behold an angel of the Lord stood over them and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they feared with great fear.
10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
And the angel said to them; Fear not; for behold, I preach unto you the gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people;
11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
because this day a Savior is born unto you, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
And this shall be the sign unto you; you shall find an infant lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes.
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
And immediately a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying;
14 “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth; good will among men.
15 When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
And it came to pass, when the angels departed from them into heaven, indeed, the shepherds said to one another; Now let us go unto Bethlehem and see this word which has taken place, which the Lord made known to us.
16 They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
They went making haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
And seeing, they made known concerning the word which was spoken to them about this little child.
18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
And all hearing wondered concerning the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
And Mary kept all these words laying them up in her heart.
20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all things which they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.
21 When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when the eight days of circumcising Him were fulfilled, and His name was called Jesus, having been called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
22 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 of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they carried him up into Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
as it was written in the law of the Lord; That every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;
24 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.”
and to offer a sacrifice according to that which has been written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.
25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and the same man was righteous and godly, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him;
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
and it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
27 He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and while the parents are bringing in the little child Jesus, that they may do according to the provisions of law concerning Him,
28 then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
he received Him into his arms and blessed God and said;
29 “Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
Now, O Lord, thou art letting thy servant depart, in peace according to thy word;
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
because mine eyes saw thy salvation,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
which thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples;
32 a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
a light unto the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
And His father and His mother were marveling at the words spoken concerning Him.
34 Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, His mother; Behold, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is spoken against;
35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
and a sword shall go through thy soul, in order that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.
36 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,
And Anna was a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher, herself being advanced in many days, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity;
37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
and she a widow of about fourscore years, who did not depart from the temple, worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.
38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
And she, at the same hour, standing up continued to praise the Lord, and speak concerning Him to all those awaiting the redemption in Jerusalem.
39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
And when they finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee into their own city Nazareth.
40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child continued to grow and waxed strong in spirit, being full of wisdom; and the grace of God was on Him.
41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
And when He was twelve years old, they going up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother did not know it,
and having completed the days, while they were returning the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And His parents knew it not.
44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
And thinking that He is in the crowd, they came a day's journey, and were seeking Him among His relatives and acquaintances.
45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
And not having found Him; they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him.
46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
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 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and answers.
48 When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
And seeing Him they were astonished, and His mother said to Him; Child, why did you thus do unto us? Behold, thy father and I were seeking thee, sorrowful.
49 He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did not you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
And He said to them, Why were you seeking after me? Did you not know that it behooved me to be in the affairs of my Father?
50 They did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.
And they did not understand the word which He spoke unto them.
51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth; and was subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
