Luke 2
1 Now in those days an edict was published by Augustus Cesar, that all the world should be enrolled or taxed,
Now in those days, a decree went out 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:
All went to enroll themselves, everyone 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
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,
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 pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6 And while they were there, the days of her delivery were fulfilled,
While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
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.
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.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night: and lo,
There were shepherds in the same country staying 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:
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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,
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.
11 that this day is born, in the city of David, your Saviour Christ the Lord.
For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who 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.
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
13 And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army 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, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
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.
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.”
16 And they came with speed, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger:
They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
17 and when they had seen it, they divulged what had been told them concerning this child:
When they saw it, they publicized widely 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.
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to 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.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told 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.
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.
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:
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 who opens 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.
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.
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.
It had been revealed to 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:
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,
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 you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, which thou hast provided in the sight of all people,
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 a light for the enlightening of the Gentiles,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 and the glory of thy people Israel."
a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and his mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning Him.
Joseph 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,
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.
35 (and a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be discovered.
Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts 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,
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 for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions 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.
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.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
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.
The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being 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:
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,
When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to 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 stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
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 looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45 and not finding Him they returned to Jerusalem seeking for Him:
When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking 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.
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all that heard Him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
All who 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.
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.”
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?
He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50 but they did not understand the word which He spake to them.
They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to 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. He was subject to 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 increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
