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.
It came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Augustus Caesar, to enroll all the world.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
This was the first enrollment, Cyrenius being governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And all were going forth to enroll, each one into his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage 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 taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished 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 her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a crib; 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 in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And the shepherds were in that country, tenting out and keeping guard over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
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, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all 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 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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 unto you; All of you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a crib.
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 was 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 to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth; good will among 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 unto Bethlehem, and see this thing (rhema) which has come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto 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 a crib.
They went making haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying (rhema) which was told them concerning this child.
And seeing, they made known concerning the word which was spoken to them about this little child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
And all hearing wondered concerning the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, (rhema) and pondered them in her heart.
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 that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto 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 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 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 according to the law of Moses were accomplished, 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 that opens 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 that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, 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 in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit (pneuma) 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 was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, (pneuma) that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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 (pneuma) 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 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 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he received Him into his arms and blessed God and said;
29 Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word: (rhema)
Now, O Lord, thou art letting thy servant depart, in peace according to thy word;
30 For mine eyes have seen your salvation,
because mine eyes saw thy salvation,
31 Which you have prepared before the face of all people;
which thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples;
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
a light unto the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
And His father and His mother were marveling at the words spoken concerning Him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto 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, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is spoken against;
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
and a sword shall go through thy soul, in order that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.
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 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 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 she a widow of about fourscore years, who did not depart from the temple, worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for 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 performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to 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 waxed strong in spirit, (pneuma) 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 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year 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 after 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 fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
and having completed the days, while they were returning the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And His parents knew it not.
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.
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 when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
And not having found Him; they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him.
46 And it came to pass, that 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 that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and answers.
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing.
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, How is it that all of you sought me? know all of you not that I must be about my Father's business?
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 saying (rhema) which he spoke unto 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 subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings (rhema) 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 increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
