Luke 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world be registered—
And it came to pass in those days, that there went forth a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the inhabitants of the land should be enrolled.
2 this census first came to pass when Quirinius was governor of Syria—
This enrollment first took place when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.
3 and all were going to be registered, each to his proper city,
And all went to be enrolled, each one to his own city.
4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Beth-Lehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (for he was of the house and family of David, ).
5 to register himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with Child.
to be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, who was with child.
6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,
And it came to pass while they were there, that the days for her to be delivered were completed;
7 and she brought forth her Son—the firstborn, and wrapped Him up, and laid Him down in the manger, because there was not a place for them in the guest-chamber.
and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swathing-clothes, and laid him in the stable, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
And there were in the same country shepherds, living in the open field, and guarding their flock by night.
9 and behold, a messenger of the LORD stood over them, and the glory of the LORD shone around them, and they feared [with] a great fear.
And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly afraid.
10 And the messenger said to them, “Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all the people,
And the angel said to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people.
11 because today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the LORD!
For there is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this [is] the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped up, lying in the manger.”
And this shall be to you the sign: you will find the babe wrapped in swathing-clothes, and lying in a stable.
13 And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:
14 “Glory in the highest to God, and on earth peace, among men—good will!”
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.
15 And it came to pass, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the shepherds, said to one another, “We may indeed go over to Beth-Lehem and see this thing that has come to pass, that the LORD made known to us!”
And it came to pass, that, after the angels had gone away into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
16 And they came, having hurried, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger,
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the stable.
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the Child.
And after they had seen it, they made known everywhere the words that had been spoken to them of this child.
18 And all who heard [it] wondered concerning the things spoken to them by the shepherds;
And all that heard, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering [them] in her heart;
But Mary kept all these things in her mind, and pondered them in her heart.
20 and the shepherds turned back, glorifying and praising God for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been told to them.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the Child, then was His Name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before His being conceived in the womb.
And when eight days were completed for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, as it had been called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem, to present to the LORD,
And when the days for their purification were completed according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,
23 as it has been written in the Law of the LORD: “Every male opening a womb will be called holy to the LORD,”
(as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; )
24 and to give a sacrifice, according to that said in the Law of the LORD: “A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.”
and to offer a sacrifice, according to that which is commanded in the law of the Lord: A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name [is] Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him,
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him:
26 and it has been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit—not to see death before he may see the Christ of the LORD.
and it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Anointed.
27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the Law regarding Him,
And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 “Now You send Your servant away, O LORD, according to Your word, in peace,
Now, Lord, thou dost let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,
30 because my eyes saw Your salvation,
for my eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which You prepared before the face of all the peoples,
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Your people Israel.”
a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and His mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning Him,
And Joseph and his mother wondered at the things which were spoken of him.
34 and Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, “Behold, this [One] is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign 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 to be spoken against,
35 (and also a sword will pass through your own soul)—that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.”
(and a sword shall pierce through your own soul, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced in days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity:
37 and she [is] a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving with fasts and supplications, night and day,
and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, and she departed not from the temple, but served, day and night, with fastings and prayers.
38 and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the LORD, and was speaking concerning Him to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
And she came in at that hour, and gave thanks to Lord, and spoke of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And when they completed all things according to the Law of the LORD, they turned back to Galilee, to their city of Nazareth;
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40 and the Child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being 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 And His parents were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the Celebration of the Passover,
And his parents went up every year to Jerusalem, at the feast of passover.
42 and when He became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the celebration,
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast.
43 and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and His mother did not know,
And when they had kept the full number of days, and had set out to return, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew it not.
44 and having supposed Him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey, and were seeking Him among the relatives and among the acquaintances,
But supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their relatives and acquaintance;
45 and having not found Him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking Him.
and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
46 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 questioning them,
And it came to pass, after three days, that they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47 and all those hearing Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding, and his answers.
48 And having seen Him, they were amazed, and His mother said to Him, “Child, why did You do this to us? Behold, Your father and I, sorrowing, were seeking You.”
And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him: Child, why have you acted thus toward us? Behold, your father and I have sought for you in sorrow.
49 And He said to them, “Why [is it] that you were seeking Me? Did you not know that it is necessary for Me to be in the things of My Father?”
And he said to them: Why did you seek for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 And they did not understand the saying that He spoke to them,
And they did not understand the words which he spoke to them.
51 and He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them, and His mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart,
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 and Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and with man.
