Luke 2
1 Now in those days an edict was published by Augustus Cesar, that all the world should be enrolled or taxed,
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
2 (this tax was first levied when Cyrenius was governor of Syria) and they all went to be enrolled,
This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 every one to his own city:
And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city.
4 so Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he
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;
5 was of the house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child.
to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
6 And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
7 and she brought forth her son, the first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
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.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night: and lo,
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them, and they were greatly terrified:
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 and the angel said to them, Be not affrighted; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people,
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:
11 that this day is born, in the city of David, your Saviour Christ the Lord.
for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find the child wrapped in swaddling bands lying in a manger.
And this [is] the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
13 And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good-will towards men.
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
15 And when the angels went from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, Let us go to Bethlehem, and see this which hath been told us, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
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.
16 And they came with speed, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger:
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
17 and when they had seen it, they divulged what had been told them concerning this child:
And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18 and all that heard it, were amazed at the things which were related to them by the shepherds.
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all the 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, even as it was spoken unto them.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, having been so called by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
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.
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him before the Lord:
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
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, That every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: ) and to offer a sacrifice,
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
24 according to what is required 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 there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the holy Spirit was upon him.
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.
26 And it was revealed to him by the holy Spirit, that he should not die before he had seen the Anointed of the Lord.
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.
27 And he came by the influence of the Spirit into the temple, as his parents brought in the child Jesus to do concerning Him according to the custom of the law:
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,
28 and he took Him into his arms,
then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 and blessed God, and said, "Now, Lord, thou dismissest thy servant in peace, according to thy word;
Now lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast provided in the sight of all people,
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 a light for the enlightening of the Gentiles,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 and the glory of thy people Israel."
A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning Him.
And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
34 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 sign which shall be spoken against,
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;
35 (and a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be discovered.
yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; who was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her first marrying,
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,
37 and had been a widow about eighty four years; who departed not from the temple; serving God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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.
38 And coming in at the very same time, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of Him to all that were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
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.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
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.
40 And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover:
And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 and when He was twelve years old, going up to Jerusalem, as usual at the feast, and having finished the time,
And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
43 when they returned, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem: and Joseph and his mother did not know it;
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
44 but supposing Him to be in the company, went a day's journey, and then sought for Him among their kindred and acquaintance:
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45 and not finding Him they returned to Jerusalem seeking for Him:
and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
46 and after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, attending 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 And all that heard Him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And when they saw Him, they were amazed. And his mother said to Him, Son, why didst thou deal thus with us? behold, thy father and I with grief have been seeking for thee.
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.
49 And He said to them, Why did ye so seek me? Did not ye know that I ought to be in my Father's house?
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 but they did not understand the word which He spake to them.
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51 Then He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and 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 he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
