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—
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
2 this census first came to pass when Quirinius was governor of Syria—
This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 and all were going to be registered, each to his proper city,
And all went to enroll themselves, every 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 Judaea, to 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 with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great 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, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
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 room 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 shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
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 an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore 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 unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
11 because today in the city of David a Savior was born to you, who is Christ the LORD!
for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which 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 [is] the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
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 among men in whom he is well pleased.
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 went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto 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 manger.
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the Child.
And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18 And all who heard [it] wondered concerning the things spoken to them by the shepherds;
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering [them] in her heart;
But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering 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 the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto 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 fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so 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 according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up 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 openeth 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 said 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 righteous 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 unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
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 when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
28 then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
then 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 lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
30 because my eyes saw Your salvation,
For mine 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 peoples;
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Your people Israel.”
A light for 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 his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were 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 unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for 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.”
yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out 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 one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having 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 had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
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 coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of 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 accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into 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 waxed strong, 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 every year to 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 went up after 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 fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind 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,
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45 and having not found Him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking Him.
and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for 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 doctors, 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 amazed 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 astonished: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
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 unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 And they did not understand the saying that He spoke to them,
And they understood not the saying which he spake 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 he was subject unto 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 advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
