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.
Now in those days an edict was published by Augustus Cesar, that all the world should be enrolled or taxed,
2 This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
(this tax was first levied when Cyrenius was governor of Syria) and they all went to be enrolled,
3 And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
every one to his own city:
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,
so 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
5 To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
was of the house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child.
6 And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,
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 brought forth her son, the first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a 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.
And there were in the same country shepherds out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night: and lo,
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.
an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them, and they were greatly terrified:
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:
and the angel said to them, Be not affrighted; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people,
11 For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
that this day is born, in the city of David, your Saviour 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.
And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find the child wrapped in swaddling bands lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
14 Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will towards 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.
And when the angels went from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go to Bethlehem, and see this which hath been told us, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
And they came with speed, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger:
17 And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
and when they had seen it, they divulged what had been told them concerning this child:
18 And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
and all that heard it, were amazed at the things which were related to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all these words, 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.
And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, according as it had been told unto them.
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.
And when eight days were fulfilled for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, having been so called 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:
And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him before 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:
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, That every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: ) and to offer a sacrifice,
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:
according to what is required in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtle-doves 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 there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected 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.
And it was revealed to him by the holy Spirit, that he should not die before he had seen the Anointed of the Lord.
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,
And he came by the influence of the Spirit into the temple, as his parents brought in the child Jesus to do concerning Him according to the custom of the law:
28 He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
and he took Him into his arms,
29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
and blessed God, and said, "Now, Lord, thou dismissest thy servant in peace, according to thy word;
30 Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast provided in the sight of all people,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
a light for the enlightening of the Gentiles,
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
and the glory of thy people Israel."
33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning 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;
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 which shall be spoken against,
35 And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
(and a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be discovered.
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.
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; who was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her first marrying,
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 had been a widow about eighty four years; who departed not from the temple; serving God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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.
And coming in at the very same time, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all that were looking 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.
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city 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, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,
Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem 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,
and when He was twelve years old, going up to Jerusalem, as usual at the feast, and having finished the time,
43 And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.
when they returned, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem: and Joseph and his mother did not know it;
44 And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
but supposing Him to be in the company, went a day's journey, and then sought for Him among their kindred and acquaintance:
45 And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
and not finding Him they returned to Jerusalem seeking 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.
and after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, attending to them and asking them questions.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
And all that heard Him were astonished 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.
And when they saw Him, they were amazed. And his mother said to Him, Son, why didst thou deal thus with us? behold, thy father and I with grief have been seeking for thee.
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?
And He said to them, Why did ye so seek me? Did not ye know that I ought to be in my Father's house?
50 And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
but they did not understand the word which He spake 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 subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
