Luke 2
1 Just at this time an edict was issued by Caesar Augustus for the registration of the whole Empire.
And in those days it occurred, that a decree went forth from Augustus Caesar, that all the people of his dominion should be enrolled.
2 It was the first registration made during the governorship of Quirinius in Syria;
And this enrollment was first made under the presidency of Quirinus in Syria.
3 and all went to be registered--every one to the town to which he belonged.
And everyone went to his own city to be enrolled.
4 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,
And Joseph also went up from Nazareth of Galilee to Judaea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
5 to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.
with Mary his espoused, then pregnant, to be enrolled.
6 But while they were there, her full time came,
And it was while they were there, that the days for her to bring forth were completed.
7 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.
And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in the stall; for they had no place where they could lodge.
8 Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,
And there were shepherds in that region, who abode there and kept watch of their flocks by night.
9 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.
And lo, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone upon them: and they feared with great fear.
10 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.
And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold I announce to you great joy, which will be to all the world.
11 For a Saviour who is the Anointed Lord is born to you to-day, in the town of David.
For there is born to you this day a deliverer, who is the Lord Messiah, in the city of David
12 And this is the token for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."
And this is the sign for you: Ye will find the babe wrapped in bandages, and placed in a stall.
13 And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,
And instantly there were seen with the angel, the many hosts of heaven, praising God, and saying:
14 "Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!"
Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace and good hope for men.
15 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."
And it was so, that when the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds conferred with one another, and said: Let us go down to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath occurred, as the Lord hath made known to us.
16 So they made haste and came and found Mary and Joseph, with the babe lying in the manger.
And they came hastily, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the stall.
17 And when they saw the child, they told what had been said to them about Him;
And when they saw, they made known the information which was given to them concerning the child.
18 and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.
And all that heard, wondered at the things that were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary treasured up all these things, often dwelling on them in her mind.
And Mary laid up all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen in accordance with the announcement made to them.
And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had seen and heard, as it was told them.
21 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.
And when the eight days for the circumcision of the child were completed, his name was called JESUS; as he was named by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb
22 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--
And when the days of their purification were completed, according to the law of Moses, they carried 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 opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: )
24 And they also offered a sacrifice as commanded in the Law of the Lord, "a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons."
and to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.
25 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.
And there was a certain man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. This man was upright and just, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 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.
And it had been told him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death, until he should see the Messiah of the Lord.
27 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,
This man came, by the Spirit, into the temple; and when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him as is commanded in the law,
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 "Now, O Sovereign Lord, Thou dost send Thy servant away in peace, in fulfilment of Thy word,
My Lord, now release thou thy servant in peace, as thou hast said:
30 Because mine eyes have seen Thy salvation,
for lo, my eyes have seen thy mercy,
31 Which Thou hast made ready in the sight of all nations--
which thou hast prepared in the presence of all nations,
32 A light to shine upon the Gentiles, And the glory of Thy people Israel."
a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and a glory for thy people Israel.
33 And while the child's father and mother were wondering at the words of Symeon concerning Him,
And Joseph and his mother were astonished at those things which were spoken concerning him.
34 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;
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is set forth for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, and for a standard of contention;
35 and a sword will pierce through your own soul also; that the reasonings in many hearts may be revealed."
(and also a dart will pierce thy own soul); that the thoughts of the hearts of many may be disclosed.
36 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,
And Hanna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she also was aged in days, and, from her maidenhood, had lived seven years with her husband,
37 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.
and was a widow of about eighty and four years, and departed not from the temple, but worshipped by day and by night with fasting and prayer;
38 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.
and she too stood up, in that hour, and gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to every one that waited for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 Then, as soon as they had accomplished all that the Law required, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
And when they had accomplished all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
40 And the child grew and became strong and full of wisdom, and the favour of God rested upon Him.
And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and was filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Now His parents used to go up year by year to Jerusalem at the Feast of the Passover.
And his people went up to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
42 And when He was twelve years old they went up as was customary at the time of the Feast, and,
And when he was twelve years old, they went up to the feast, as they were accustomed.
43 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,
And when the days were completed, they returned: but the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew not of it;
44 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;
for they supposed he was with his companions. And when they had travelled a day's journey, they sought him among their people, and inquired of every one that knew them.
45 but being unable to find Him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry for Him.
And they did not find him. And they returned again to Jerusalem, searching for him.
46 On the third day they found Him in the Temple sitting among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking them questions,
And after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, and listening to them, and asking them questions.
47 while all who heard Him were astonished at His intelligence and at the answers He gave.
And all they that heard him, were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
48 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."
And when they saw him they were amazed. And his mother said to him: My son, why hast thou done so to us? For lo, I and thy father have been seeking for thee with great anxiety.
49 "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?"
He said to them: Why did ye seek me? Do ye not know, that it behooveth me to be in my Father's house?
50 But they did not understand the significance of these words.
But they did not comprehend the word that he spoke to them.
51 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.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother laid up all these things in her heart.
52 And as Jesus grew older He gained in both wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
And Jesus increased in stature, and in wisdom, and in grace, before God and men.
