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 in those days, it came about that Caesar Augustus sent out a decree ordering that a census be taken of all the people living in the world.
2 (This registering was the first made while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
This was the first census made while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be registered, each to his own city.
So everyone went to his own city to be registered for the census.
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,
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 line of David.
5 to be registered with Mary who had been betrothed to him, who was with child.
He went there to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days for her delivery were completed.
Now it came about that while they were there, the time came for her to deliver her baby.
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.
She gave birth to a son, her firstborn child, and she wrapped him in long strips of cloth 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.
There were shepherds in that region who were staying in the fields, guarding their flock at 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.
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with 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;
Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, because I bring you the good news that will bring great joy to 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.
Today a savior was born for you in the city of David! He is Christ the Lord!
12 And this shall be the sign to you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swathing-clothes, [[lying]] in a manger.
This is the sign that will be given to you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Suddenly there was together with the angel a great, heavenly army praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will!”
“Glory to God in the highest, and may there be peace on earth among people with whom he is pleased.”
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.
It came about that when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
They hurried there and found Mary and Joseph, and saw the baby lying in the manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad what had been told them concerning this child.
After they had seen him, they made known what had been said to them about this child.
18 And all who heard wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
All who heard it were amazed at what was spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
But Mary kept thinking about all the things she had heard, treasuring them 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.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything that they had heard and seen, just as it had been spoken to 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.
When it was the end of the eighth day, when he was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name he had been given 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,
When the required number of days for their purification had passed, according to the law of Moses, Joseph and Mary brought him up to the temple in 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 who opens the womb will be set apart 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.”
So they offered a sacrifice according to what was said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of 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;
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout. He was looking for the consolation of Israel, and the 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.
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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,
Led by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple. When the parents brought in the infant Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took him into his arms and praised God and he said,
29 Lord! now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
“Now let your servant depart in peace, Lord, according to your word.
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples;
which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
32 a light to enlighten the gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
A light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel.”
33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was spoken concerning him.
His father and mother were amazed at what was said about 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; —
Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the downfall and rising up of many people in Israel and for a sign that is rejected—
35 yea, a sword will pierce through thine own soul, —that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
and a sword will pierce your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
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;
A prophetess named Anna was there. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was very old. She had lived with her husband for seven years after 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 was a widow for eighty-four years. She never left the temple but was serving 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.
At that very hour she came near to them and began giving thanks to God and she spoke about the child to everyone who had been 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.
When they had finished everything they were required to do according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
The child grew and became strong, increasing in 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.
His parents went every year to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, and they went up, after the custom of the feast,
When he was twelve years old, they again went up at the customary time for 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,
After they had stayed the full number of days for the feast, they began to return home. But the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem and his parents did not know it.
44 but, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance;
They assumed that he was with the group that was traveling with them, so they traveled a day's journey. Then they started looking for him among their relatives and friends.
45 and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem and started looking for him there.
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.
It came about that after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
All who heard him were amazed at 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.
When they saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Listen, your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
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?
He said to them, “Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I had to be about my Father's business?
50 And they understood not what he spoke to them.
But they did not understand what he meant by those words.
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.
Then he went back home with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
But Jesus continued to grow in wisdom and stature, and increased in favor with God and people.
