Luke 2
1 Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be enrolled.
And in those days it occurred, that a decree went forth from Augustus Caesar, that all the people of his dominion should be enrolled.
2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
And this enrollment was first made under the presidency of Quirinus in Syria.
3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
And everyone went to his own city to be enrolled.
4 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 was of the house and family of David;
And Joseph also went up from Nazareth of Galilee to Judaea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him, being pregnant.
with Mary his espoused, then pregnant, to be enrolled.
6 It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.
And it was while they were there, that the days for her to bring forth were completed.
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and wrapped him with pieces of cloth, and placed him in a feeding trough, because there was no guest room available for them.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in the stall; for they had no place where they could lodge.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
And there were shepherds in that region, who abode there and kept watch of their flocks by night.
9 And look, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
And lo, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone upon them: and they feared with great fear.
10 The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for see, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold I announce to you great joy, which will be to all the world.
11 For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ, the Lord.
For there is born to you this day a deliverer, who is the Lord Messiah, in the city of David
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."
And this is the sign for you: Ye will find the babe wrapped in bandages, and placed in a stall.
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
And instantly there were seen with the angel, the many hosts of heaven, praising God, and saying:
14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward humankind."
Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace and good hope for men.
15 And it happened that when the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said one to another, "Let us go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
And it was so, that when the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds conferred with one another, and said: Let us go down to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath occurred, as the Lord hath made known to us.
16 They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
And they came hastily, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the stall.
17 When they saw it, they made known the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
And when they saw, they made known the information which was given to them concerning the child.
18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
And all that heard, wondered at the things that were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
And Mary laid up all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had seen and heard, as it was told them.
21 When eight days were fulfilled to circumcise him, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when the eight days for the circumcision of the child were completed, his name was called JESUS; as he was named by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb
22 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
And when the days of their purification were completed, according to the law of Moses, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him before the Lord:
23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord"),
(as it is 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 as it is written in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.
25 And look, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
And there was a certain man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. This man was upright and just, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
And it had been told him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death, until he should see the Messiah of the Lord.
27 He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the requirement of the Law,
This man came, by the Spirit, into the temple; and when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him as is commanded in the law,
28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 "Now you are releasing your servant, Lord, according to your word, in peace;
My Lord, now release thou thy servant in peace, as thou hast said:
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
for lo, my eyes have seen thy mercy,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
which thou hast prepared in the presence of all nations,
32 a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."
a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and a glory for thy people Israel.
33 And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
And Joseph and his mother were astonished at those things which were spoken concerning him.
34 and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Look, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is set forth for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, and for a standard of contention;
35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
(and also a dart will pierce thy own soul); that the thoughts of the hearts of many may be disclosed.
36 There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
And Hanna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she also was aged in days, and, from her maidenhood, had lived seven years with her husband,
37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.
and was a widow of about eighty and four years, and departed not from the temple, but worshipped by day and by night with fasting and prayer;
38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
and she too stood up, in that hour, and gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to every one that waited for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
And when they had accomplished all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong, being filled with wisdom, and the favor of God was upon him.
And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and was filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
And his people went up to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the feast,
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to the feast, as they were accustomed.
43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,
And when the days were completed, they returned: but the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew not of it;
44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
for they supposed he was with his companions. And when they had travelled a day's journey, they sought him among their people, and inquired of every one that knew them.
45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
And they did not find him. And they returned again to Jerusalem, searching for him.
46 It happened after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions.
And after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, and listening to them, and asking them questions.
47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
And all they that heard him, were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
48 When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Look, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."
And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him: My son, why hast thou done so to us? For lo, I and thy father have been seeking for thee with great anxiety.
49 He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be doing the works of my Father?"
He said to them: Why did ye seek me? Do ye not know, that it behooveth me to be in my Father's house?
50 They did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.
But they did not comprehend the word that he spoke to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother laid up all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.
And Jesus increased in stature, and in wisdom, and in grace, before God and men.
