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 registered.
NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.
2 (This registering was the first made while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
(And this first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, afterwards governor of Syria)
3 And all went to be registered, each to his own city.
And all went to be registered, every one to his own city.
4 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 lineage of David,
Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David;
5 to be registered with Mary who had been betrothed to him, who was with child.
to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days for her delivery were completed.
And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swathing-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and 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 in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, and keeping watch over their flock by night.
And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.
9 And an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were in great fear.
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were exceedingly affrighted.
10 And the angel said to them, Fear not; for lo! I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to the whole people;
And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.
11 for to you hath been born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Christ, the Lord.
Because this day there is born for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.
12 And this shall be the sign to you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swathing-clothes, [[lying]] in a manger.
And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will!”
Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.
15 And it came to pass, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said one to another, Let us go at once to Bethlehem, and see that which hath come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us.
And it came to pass, as the angels went from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each other, Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath happened, which the Lord hath made known to us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger:
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad what had been told them concerning this child.
and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child.
18 And all who heard wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
And all who heard it, marvelled at the things told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
But Mary carefully preserved all these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to apprehend their meaning.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all which they had heard and seen, as had been told them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly as had been told them.
21 And when eight days were completed for him to be circumcised, his name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his name also was called JESUS, the name imposed by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,
And when the days of her purification were accomplished according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
23 as it is written in the law of the Lord: “Every first-born male shall be called holy to the Lord,”
as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male child, that openeth the womb, shall be called holy to the Lord;
24 and to offer a sacrifice, according to what is directed in the law of the Lord: “A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.”
and to offer a sacrifice, according to what is prescribed in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
25 And lo! there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and he was a righteous and devout man, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him;
And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
26 and it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
27 And he came in 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,
And he came by the spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning him;
28 he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 Lord! now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
Now dismiss thy servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace;
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
for my eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples;
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.
32 a light to enlighten the gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
A light to give revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to thy people Israel.
33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was spoken concerning him.
And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken concerning him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that will be 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 marked object to be spoken against;
35 yea, a sword will pierce through thine own soul, —that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
(so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings of many hearts may be laid open,
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel: of the tribe of Asher; she was of great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;
And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her virgin state:
37 and she was a widow eighty-four years old, who never left the temple, worshipping with fastings and prayers night and day.
though she was now a widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:
38 And she came up at this very time, and gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
And when they had 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, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Now his parents used to go yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, and they went up, after the custom of the feast,
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast.
43 and had completed the days, on their returning, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents did not know it,
And when they had concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not:
44 but, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance;
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintances;
45 and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
46 And it came to pass, that 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 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 who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have been seeking thee in much distress.
And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of heart.
49 And he said to them, Why is it that ye have been seeking me? Did ye not know that I must be about my Father's business?
And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father’s affairs?
50 And they understood not what he spoke to them.
And they understood not the meaning of what he spake to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
