Luke 2
1 And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered in a census.
2 This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the 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, every one into his own 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 family 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 be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
to register himself along with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
6 And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
While they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to give birth,
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room 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 in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches 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 angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with 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 angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall 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 For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
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 was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, 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 to men of good will.
“Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth, good will among men.”
15 And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed 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 they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger.
17 And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
After seeing him, they made widely known what they had been told about the child,
18 And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them 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 the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto 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 after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.
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 after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him 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 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall 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 as it is written in the 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 named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in 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 he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen 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 his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
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 took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,
29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
“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 hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
which yoʋ have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of yoʋr people Israel.”
33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning 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 child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;
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 thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts 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 one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her 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 she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving 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 Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
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 after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their 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 waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.
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 every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,
Now Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, 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, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.
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 And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
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 finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
46 And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions.
After three days, they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought 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: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father’s business?
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 understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
But they did not understand what he said to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words 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 advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men.
