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 taxed.
Just at this time an edict was issued by Caesar Augustus for the registration of the whole Empire.
2 ( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
It was the first registration made during the governorship of Quirinius in Syria;
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into 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 lineage 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 be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
But while they were there, her full time came,
7 And she brought forth 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 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 in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them: and they were in great fear.
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 to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all 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 to you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who 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 shall be a sign to you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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, good will toward men.
"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 had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to 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 Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
So they made haste and came and found Mary and Joseph, with the babe lying in the manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him;
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered 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, as it was told to 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 accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, who was so named 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 her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him 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 the same man was righteous and devout, waiting 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 was revealed to 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 by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for 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 took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
"Now, O Sovereign Lord, Thou dost send Thy servant away in peace, in fulfilment of Thy word,
30 For my eyes have seen thy salvation,
Because mine eyes have seen Thy salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--
32 A light to enlighten 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 Joseph and his mother marvelled at those 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 to 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;
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 ( And, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also, ) that the thoughts 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, and had lived with an 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 was a widow of about eighty and four years, who departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers 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 she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in 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 performed all things 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 became strong in spirit, 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 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year 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 to Jerusalem according to 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 returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
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 they, 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 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 him.
but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry 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 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 astonished at his understanding and 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 amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have 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 to them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
"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 spoke to them.
But they did not understand the significance of these words.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but 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 increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
