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 an edict was published by Augustus Cesar, that all the world should be enrolled or taxed,
2 (This registering was the first made while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
(this tax was first levied when Cyrenius was governor of Syria) and they all went to be enrolled,
3 And all went to be registered, each to his own city.
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,
so 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
5 to be registered with Mary who had been betrothed to him, who was with child.
was of the house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days for her delivery were completed.
And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,
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 her son, the first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, 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 in the same country shepherds out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night: and lo,
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 stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them, and they were greatly terrified:
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 to them, Be not affrighted; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people,
11 for to you hath been born this day, in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Christ, the Lord.
that this day is born, in the city of David, your Saviour 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.
And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find the child wrapped in swaddling bands lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among men of good will!”
praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will towards men.
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 when the angels went from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go to Bethlehem, and see this which hath been told us, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
And they came with speed, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the child 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 had seen it, they divulged what had been told them concerning this child:
18 And all who heard wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
and all that heard it, were amazed at the things which were related to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering 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.
And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all the 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 the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, having been so called 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 according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him before 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, That every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: ) and to offer a sacrifice,
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.”
according to what is required 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 there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected 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.
And it was revealed to him by the holy Spirit, that he should not die before he had seen the Anointed 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 by the influence of the Spirit into the temple, as his parents brought in the child Jesus to do concerning Him according to the custom of the law:
28 he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
and he took Him into his arms,
29 Lord! now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word;
and blessed God, and said, "Now, Lord, thou dismissest thy servant in peace, according to thy word;
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast provided in the sight of all people,
31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples;
a light for the enlightening of the Gentiles,
32 a light to enlighten the gentiles, and to be the glory of thy people Israel.
and the glory of 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 that were 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 sign which shall be spoken against,
35 yea, a sword will pierce through thine own soul, —that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
(and a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be discovered.
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, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; who was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her first marrying,
37 and she was a widow eighty-four years old, who never left the temple, worshipping with fastings and prayers night and day.
and had been a widow about eighty four years; who departed not from the temple; serving God 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 coming in at the very same time, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all that were looking for 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 performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to 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 strong in spirit, being 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.
Now his parents went every year 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, going up to Jerusalem, as usual at the feast, and having finished the time,
43 and had completed the days, on their returning, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents did not know it,
when they returned, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem: and Joseph and his mother 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;
but supposing Him to be in the company, went a day's journey, and then sought for Him among their kindred and acquaintance:
45 and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
and not finding Him they returned to Jerusalem seeking for 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 after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, attending to them and asking them questions.
47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
And all that heard Him were astonished 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.
And when they saw Him, they were amazed. And his mother said to Him, Son, why didst thou deal thus with us? behold, thy father and I with grief have been seeking for 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 to them, Why did ye so seek me? Did not ye know that I ought to be in my Father's house?
50 And they understood not what he spoke to them.
but they did not understand the word 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.
Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
