Luke 2
1 But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went forth a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the inhabitants of the land should be enrolled.
2 The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.
This enrollment first took place when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:
And all went to be enrolled, each one to his own city.
4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city Nazareth to Judaea, to David's city, the 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 of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (for he was of the house and family of David, ).
5 to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him [as his] wife, she being great with child.
to be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, who was with child.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth [to her child] were fulfilled,
And it came to pass while they were there, that the days for her to be delivered were completed;
7 and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling-clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swathing-clothes, and laid him in the stable, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
And there were in the same country shepherds, living in the open field, and guarding their flock by night.
9 And lo, an angel of [the] Lord was there by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] great fear.
And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly afraid.
10 And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;
And the angel said to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people.
11 for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ [the] Lord.
For there is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger.
And this shall be to you the sign: you will find the babe wrapped in swathing-clothes, and lying in a stable.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
And 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, good pleasure in men.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, Let us make our way then now as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
And it came to pass, that, after the angels had gone away into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
16 And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger;
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the stable.
17 and having seen [it] they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.
And after they had seen it, they made known everywhere the words that had been spoken to them of this child.
18 And all who heard [it] wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.
And all that heard, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things [in her mind], pondering [them] in her heart.
But Mary kept all these things in her mind, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been told to them.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.
And when eight days were completed for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, as it had been called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord
And when the days for their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,
23 (as it is written in the law of [the] Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
(as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; )
24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of [the] Lord: A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
and to offer a sacrifice, according to that which is commanded 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 just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him:
26 And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see [the] Lord's Christ.
and it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Anointed.
27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and as the parents brought in the child Jesus that they might do for him according to the custom of the law,
And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;
Now, Lord, thou dost let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
for my eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
32 a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and [the] glory of thy people Israel.
a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.
And Joseph and his mother wondered at the things which were spoken of him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against,
35 (and even a sword shall go through thine own soul; ) so that [the] thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.
(and a sword shall pierce through your own soul, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,
And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity:
37 and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, and she departed not from the temple, but served, day and night, with fastings and prayers.
38 and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.
And she came in at that hour, and gave thanks to Lord, and spoke of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And when they had completed all things according to the law of [the] Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40 And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
41 And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
And his parents went up every year to Jerusalem, at the feast of passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, and they went up [to Jerusalem] according to the custom of the feast
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast.
43 and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];
And when they had kept the full number of days, and had set out to return, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew it not.
44 but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:
But supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their relatives and acquaintance;
45 and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.
and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
46 And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers and hearing them and asking them questions.
And it came to pass, after three days, that they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding, and his answers.
48 And when they saw him they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Child, why hast thou dealt thus with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee distressed.
And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him: Child, why have you acted thus toward us? Behold, your father and I have sought for you in sorrow.
49 And he said to them, Why [is it] that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be [occupied] in my Father's business?
And he said to them: Why did you seek for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 And they understood not the thing that he said to them.
And they did not understand the words which he spoke to them.
51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was in subjection to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and with man.
