Luke 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
Now in those days an edict was published by Augustus Cesar, that all the world should be enrolled or taxed,
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was 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 taxed, 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 Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage 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 taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great 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 so it was, that, while they were there, the 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 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 abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And there were in the same country shepherds out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night: and lo,
9 And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
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, which shall be to all 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 to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
that this day is born, in the city of David, your Saviour Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying 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 host 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, good will toward men.
praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will towards men.
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known 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 found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
And they came with speed, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger:
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
and when they had seen it, they divulged what had been told them concerning this child:
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which 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 things, and pondered 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 that they had heard and seen, as it was told to 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 when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of 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 when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought 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 that opens 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 to that which is said 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, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was on 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 it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
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 the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after 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 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
and he took Him into his arms,
29 Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:
and blessed God, and said, "Now, Lord, thou dismissest thy servant in peace, according to thy word;
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast provided in the sight of all people,
31 Which you have prepared before the face of all people;
a light for the enlightening of the Gentiles,
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
and the glory of thy people Israel."
33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of 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 rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be 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 which shall be spoken against,
35 (Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also, ) that the thoughts of many hearts 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 of a great age, and had lived with an 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 of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers 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 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
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 when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own 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 in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him.
And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover:
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after 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 when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
when they returned, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem: and Joseph and his mother did not know it;
44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk 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 when they found him not, they turned back again to 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 middle of the doctors, both 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 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, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you 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? knew you not 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 saying which he spoke to 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: but his mother kept all these sayings 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 increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
