Luke 2
1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.
2 This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
(And this first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, afterwards governor of Syria)
3 All went to enrol themselves, everyone to his own city.
And all went to be registered, every one to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David;
5 to enrol himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child.
6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.
7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.
9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were exceedingly affrighted.
10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.
11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
Because this day there is born for you a Saviour, which is Messiah, the Lord, in the city of David.
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
And this shall be a sign for you; Ye shall find the babe in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards men.”
Glory in the highest heavens to God! and upon earth, peace! towards men complacence.
15 When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
And it came to pass, as the angels went from them into heaven, the men, the shepherds, said also to each other, Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath happened, which the Lord hath made known to us.
16 They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger:
17 When they saw it, they publicised widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child.
18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
And all who heard it, marvelled at the things told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary carefully preserved all these declarations, laying them together in her heart, in order to apprehend their meaning.
20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things which they had heard and seen, exactly as had been told them.
21 When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the child, his name also was called JESUS, the name imposed by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 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 of her purification were accomplished according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male child, that openeth the womb, 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 to offer a sacrifice, according to what is prescribed in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
27 He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
And he came by the spirit into the temple; just as the parents were bringing in the child Jesus, that they might do according to what was the custom of the law concerning him;
28 then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
and he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 “Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
Now dismiss thy servant, Lord, according to thy word, in peace;
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
for my eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.
32 a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
A light to give revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to thy people Israel.
33 Joseph and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things spoken concerning him.
34 Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is 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 marked object to be spoken against;
35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
(so shall a dart pierce through thy own soul) that the reasonings of many hearts may be laid open,
36 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,
And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asser: she was far advanced in old age, having lived but seven years with a husband, from her virgin state:
37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.
though she was now a widow, of about eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, attending the divine service, with fastings and prayers night and day:
38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in Jerusalem.
39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their own city Nazareth.
40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child grew, and became endued with great powers of spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
And his parents went annually to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 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 to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast.
43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
And when they had concluded the days, as they were returning, the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew it not:
44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him amongst their relatives and acquaintances.
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintances;
45 When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem in search of him.
46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
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.
47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
And all who heard him, were in a transport of admiration, at his understanding and answers.
48 When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
And when they saw him, they were struck with surprise; and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou behaved to us in this manner? lo! thy father and I have been seeking thee in anguish of heart.
49 He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
And he said unto them, Wherefore did ye seek me? did you not know, that I must be occupied with my Father’s affairs?
50 They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.
And they understood not the meaning of what he spake to them.
51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was in subjection to them: though his mother preserved all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
