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 forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, for all the inhabited earth to be enrolled:
2 (This registering was the first made while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
this enrolment, first was made while Cyrenius was governor of Syria:
3 And all went to be registered, each to his own city.
and all were journeying to be enrolled, each one unto 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,
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of a city Nazareth, into Judaea, into 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 enrol himself with Mary who was betrothed to him, she being 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 the days were fulfilled for her to give birth;
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 gave birth to her firstborn son, 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 the same country, dwelling in the fields, and keeping the watches of the night over their flock.
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, a messenger of the Lord, stood over them, and, a glory of the Lord, shone round about them; and they feared, a great fear.
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 messenger said unto them—Be not afraid! For lo! I bring you good tidings of a great joy, the 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.
That there hath been born unto you, this day, a saviour, —Who is Christ 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, to you is, a sign: Ye shall find a babe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and 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 came to be, with the messenger, the throng 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, unto God! And, on earth, peace, among men of goodwill.
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, when the messengers had departed from them into heaven, that, the shepherds, began to say one to another—Let us go through forthwith as far as to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath come to pass, 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 both 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.
Now, when they beheld, they made known concerning the thing which had been told them as to this child.
18 And all who heard wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
And, all who heard, marvelled concerning the things which had been told by the shepherds unto them;
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
but, Mary, was closely observing, all, these things, putting them together in her heart.
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, giving glory and singing praise unto God, over all things which they had heard and seen, according as it had been told unto 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 him, then was his name called, Jesus, —which it was called by the messenger, 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 their purification, according to the law of Moses, were fulfilled, they took him up into Jerusalem, to present [him] unto the Lord, —
23 as it is written in the law of the Lord: “Every first-born male shall be called holy to the Lord,”
according as it is written in the law of the Lord—Every male that is a firstborn, Holy unto the Lord, shall be called,
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 give a sacrifice, according to that which is said 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 lo! there was, a man, in Jerusalem, whose name, was Symeon; and, this man, was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and Holy Spirit 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 intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
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, in the Spirit, into the temple; and, when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do according to that which was customary by the law concerning it,
28 he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
even he, welcomed it into his arms, and blessed God, and said—
29 Lord! now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
Now, dost thou dismiss thy servant, O Sovereign, according to thy declaration—in peace;
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Because mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples;
Which thou hast prepared in face of all the peoples:
32 a light to enlighten the gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
A light for the unveiling of nations, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was spoken concerning him.
And his father and mother were marvelling over the things which were being 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 Symeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother—Lo! this one, is being set for the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign to be spoken against;
35 yea, a sword will pierce through thine own soul, —that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
And, thou! through thy very soul, shall pass a sword, that, reasonings, may be revealed, out of many hearts.
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 one Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; —the same, advanced in many days; having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37 and she was a widow eighty-four years old, who never left the temple, worshipping with fastings and prayers night and day.
and, she, had been a widow for as long as eighty-four years, —who left not the temple, with fastings and supplications, rendering divine service 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, in that very hour, coming near, she began to give thanks unto God, and to speak concerning him unto all who were waiting for the redemption of 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 that were 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, went on growing, and waxing strong, becoming filled with wisdom; and, the favour of God, was upon it.
41 Now his parents used to go yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
And his parents used to journey yearly into 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 became twelve years, and they went up, 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 completed the days, and then were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, —and his parents noticed 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, went a day’s journey, and then began to seek for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances,
45 and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
and, not finding him, returned unto Jerusalem, seeking 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, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting amidst the teachers, —both hearkening unto them, and questioning them.
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
Now all who heard him were beside themselves, because of his understanding and his 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 behold him, they were astounded, and his mother said unto him—Child! why, hast thou dealt with us, thus? Lo! thy father and I, in anguish, were seeking thee.
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—Why was it that ye were seeking me? Perceived ye not, that, in the courts of my Father, I must needs be?
50 And they understood not what he spoke to them.
And, they, understood not the thing which 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 submitting himself unto them. And, his mother, was closely observing all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
And, Jesus, went on advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.
