Luke 2
1 NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.
It came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Augustus Caesar, to enroll all the world.
2 (And this first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, afterwards governor of Syria)
This was the first enrollment, Cyrenius being governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be registered, every one to his own city.
And all were going forth to enroll, each one into his own city.
4 Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, 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 be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child.
to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.
And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.
7 And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, 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 And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.
And the shepherds were in that country, tenting out and keeping guard over their flock by night.
9 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were exceedingly affrighted.
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 And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for 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 Because this day there is born for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.
because this day a Savior is born unto you, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
12 And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.
And this shall be the sign unto you; you shall find an infant lying in a manger, wrapped in swaddling clothes.
13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
And immediately a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying;
14 Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth; good will among men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels went from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each other, Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath happened, which the Lord hath 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 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger:
They went making haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
17 and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child.
And seeing, they made known concerning the word which was spoken to them about this little child.
18 And all who heard it, marvelled at the things told them by the shepherds.
And all hearing wondered concerning the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary carefully preserved all these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to apprehend their meaning.
And Mary kept all these words laying them up in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly as had been 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 And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his name also was called JESUS, the name imposed 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 And when the days of her purification were accomplished according to the law of Moses, they brought him 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 child, that openeth 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 what is prescribed in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle doves, 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 And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon 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 And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
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 And he came by the spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning him;
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 and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he received Him into his arms and blessed God and said;
29 Now dismiss thy servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace;
Now, O Lord, thou art letting thy servant depart, in peace according to thy word;
30 for my eyes have seen thy salvation,
because mine eyes saw thy salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.
which thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples;
32 A light to give revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to thy people Israel.
a light unto the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken concerning him.
And His father and His mother were marveling at the words spoken concerning Him.
34 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 marked object to be 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 (so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings of many hearts may be laid open,
and a sword shall go through thy soul, in order that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her virgin state:
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 though she was now a widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers 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 and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting 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 And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into 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 And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, 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 And his parents went annually 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 And 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 concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not:
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 sought him among their relations 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 and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
And not having found Him; they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him.
46 And it came to pass after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing 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 And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.
And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and answers.
48 And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of heart.
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 And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father’s affairs?
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 And they understood not the meaning of what he spake 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, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved 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 advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
