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—
It came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Augustus Caesar, to enroll all the world.
2 this census first came to pass when Quirinius was governor of Syria—
This was the first enrollment, Cyrenius being governor of Syria.
3 and all were going to be registered, each to his proper 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, 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 Nazareth, into Judea, into the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 to register himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being 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, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,
And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.
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 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 the same region, lodging in the field and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
And the shepherds were in that country, tenting out and keeping guard over 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 over them and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they feared with great fear.
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; Fear not; for behold, I preach unto you the gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people;
11 because today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who 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 [is] the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped up, lying in the 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 came with the messenger 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 to God, and on earth peace, among men—good will!”
Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth; 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, 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, having hurried, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger,
They went making haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the Child.
And seeing, they made known concerning the word which was spoken to them about this little child.
18 And all who heard [it] wondered concerning the things spoken to them by the shepherds;
And all hearing wondered concerning the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering [them] in her heart;
And Mary kept all these words laying them up 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 heard and saw, as it was spoken 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 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 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 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 has been written in the Law of the LORD: “Every male opening a womb will 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 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 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 [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 the same man was righteous and godly, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on 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 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 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 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 he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
he received Him into his arms and blessed God and said;
29 “Now You send Your servant away, O LORD, according to Your word, in peace,
Now, O Lord, thou art letting thy servant depart, in peace according to thy word;
30 because my eyes saw Your salvation,
because mine eyes saw thy salvation,
31 which You prepared before the face of all the peoples,
which thou didst prepare before the face of all peoples;
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, 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 were wondering 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 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, he is appointed unto the fall and rising of many in Israel, and unto a sign which is 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 go through thy soul, in order that the reasonings 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 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 [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 a widow of about fourscore years, who did not depart from the temple, worshiping night and day 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, 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 completed all things according to the Law of the LORD, they turned back to Galilee, to their city of 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 was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on 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 were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the Celebration of the Passover,
And His parents were going, according to custom, into Jerusalem at the feast of the 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 going 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 having completed the days, while they were returning the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And His parents 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,
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 having not found Him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking 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 teachers, both hearing them and questioning them,
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 those hearing Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
And all hearing Him were astonished at His wisdom and 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 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 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 were you seeking after me? Did you not know that it behooved me to be in the affairs of my Father?
50 And they did not understand the saying that He spoke 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 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 subject unto them. And His mother continued to keep all these words in her heart.
52 and Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature and favor with God and men.
