Luke 2
1 Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
Just at this time an edict was issued by Caesar Augustus for the registration of the whole Empire.
2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
It was the first registration made during the governorship of Quirinius in Syria;
3 And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city.
and all went to be registered--every one to the town to which he belonged.
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 family of David;
So Joseph went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judaea, to David's town of Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
But while they were there, her full time came,
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
and she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped Him round, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,
9 And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they were filled with terror.
10 And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.
11 for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
For a Saviour who is the Anointed Lord is born to you to-day, in the town of David.
12 And this [is] the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
And this is the token for you: you will 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 immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
"Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!"
15 And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Then, as soon as the angels had left them and returned to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go over as far as Bethlehem and see this that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
16 And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
So they made haste and came and found Mary and Joseph, with the babe lying in the manger.
17 And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him;
18 And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.
19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all these things, often dwelling on them in her mind.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen in accordance with the announcement made to them.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
When eight days had passed and the time for circumcising Him had come, He was called JESUS, the name given Him by the angel before His conception in the womb.
22 And 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 for their purification appointed by the Law of Moses had passed, they took Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord--
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
as it is written in the Law of the Lord: "Every first-born male 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 they also offered a sacrifice as commanded in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons."
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One.
27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
Led by the Spirit he came to the Temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do with regard to Him according to the custom of the Law,
28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
29 Now lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
"Now, O Sovereign Lord, Thou dost send Thy servant away in peace, in fulfilment of Thy word,
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 peoples;
Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--
32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
A light to shine upon the Gentiles, And the glory of Thy people Israel."
33 And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning Him,
34 and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
Symeon blessed them and said to Mary the mother, "This child is appointed for the falling and the uprising of many in Israel and for a token to be spoken against;
35 yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
and a sword will pierce through your own soul also; that the reasonings in many hearts may be revealed."
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
There was also Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, belonging to the tribe of Asher. She was of a very great age, having had after her maidenhood seven years of married life,
37 and she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
and then being a widow of eighty-four years. She was never absent from the Temple, but worshipped, by day and by night, with fasting and prayer.
38 And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
And coming up just at that moment, she gave thanks to God, and spoke about the child to all who were expecting the deliverance of Jerusalem.
39 And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
And when He was twelve years old they went up as was customary at the time of the Feast, and,
43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
after staying the full number of days, when they started back home the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not discover this,
44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
but supposing Him to be in the travelling company, they proceeded a day's journey. Then they searched up and down for Him among their relatives and acquaintances;
45 and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry for Him.
46 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:
On the third day they found Him in the Temple sitting among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking them questions,
47 and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.
48 And when they saw him, they were astonished: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
When they saw Him, they were smitten with amazement, and His mother said to Him, "My child, why have you behaved thus to us? Your father and I have been searching for you in anguish."
49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
"Why is it that you have been searching for me?" He replied; "did you not know that it is my duty to be engaged upon my Father's business?"
50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
But they did not understand the significance of these words.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart.
Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was always obedient to them; but His mother carefully treasured up all these incidents in her memory.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
