Luke 2
1 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:
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 this enrolment, first was made while Cyrenius was governor of Syria:
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 and all were journeying to be enrolled, each one unto his own city.
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 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:
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David: )
5 to enrol himself with Mary who was betrothed to him, she being with child.
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth;
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 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.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a crib; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were, shepherds, in the same country, dwelling in the fields, and keeping the watches of the night over their flock.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 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.
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 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:
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 That there hath been born unto you, this day, a saviour, —Who is Christ the Lord—in the city of David!
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And, this, to you is, a sign: Ye shall find a babe, wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
And this shall be a sign unto you; All of you shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a crib.
13 And, suddenly, there came to be, with the messenger, the throng of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying—
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory, in the highest, unto God! And, on earth, peace, among men of goodwill.
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 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.
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing (rhema) which has come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto us.
16 And they came, with haste, and found both 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 a crib.
17 Now, when they beheld, they made known concerning the thing which had been told them as to this child.
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying (rhema) which was told them concerning this child.
18 And, all who heard, marvelled concerning the things which had been told by the shepherds unto them;
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 but, Mary, was closely observing, all, these things, putting them together in her heart.
But Mary kept all these things, (rhema) and pondered them in her heart.
20 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.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
21 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.
And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 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, —
And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
23 according as it is written in the law of the Lord—Every male that is a firstborn, Holy unto the Lord, shall be called,
(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; )
24 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.
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.
25 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;
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit (pneuma) was upon him.
26 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.
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, (pneuma) that he should 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, that they might do according to that which was customary by the law concerning it,
And he came by the Spirit (pneuma) into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
28 even he, welcomed it into his arms, and blessed God, and said—
Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 Now, dost thou dismiss thy servant, O Sovereign, according to thy declaration—in peace;
Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word: (rhema)
30 Because mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
For mine eyes have seen your salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared in face of all the peoples:
Which you have prepared before the face of all people;
32 A light for the unveiling of nations, and the glory of thy people Israel.
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
33 And his father and mother were marvelling over the things which were being spoken concerning him.
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
34 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;
And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
35 And, thou! through thy very soul, shall pass a sword, that, reasonings, may be revealed, out of many hearts.
(Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
36 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,
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
37 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; —
And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
38 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.
And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 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.
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, went on growing, and waxing strong, becoming filled with wisdom; and, the favour of God, was upon it.
And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, (pneuma) filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41 And his parents used to journey yearly into Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover.
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
42 And, when he became twelve years, and they went up, according to the custom of the feast,
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
43 and completed the days, and then were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, —and his parents noticed it not;
And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
44 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,
But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
45 and, not finding him, returned unto Jerusalem, seeking him.
And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46 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.
And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47 Now all who heard him were beside themselves, because of his understanding and his answers.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
48 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.
And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing.
49 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?
And he said unto them, How is it that all of you sought me? know all of you not that I must be about my Father's business?
50 And, they, understood not the thing which he spake to them.
And they understood not the saying (rhema) which he spoke unto them.
51 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.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings (rhema) in her heart.
52 And, Jesus, went on advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.
And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
