Luke 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world be enrolled —
About that time, Cesar Augustus issued an edict, that all the inhabitants of the empire should be registered.
2 this enrolment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria —
(This first register took effect, when Cyrenius was president of Syria.)
3 and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,
When all went to be registered, every one of his own city,
4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,
Joseph also went from Nazareth, a city of Galilee, to a city of David in Judea, called Bethlehem, (for he was of the house and lineage of David, )
5 to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
to be registered, with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was pregnant.
6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,
While they were there, the time came, that she should be delivered.
7 and she brought forth her son — the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.
And she brought forth her first born son, and swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the house allotted to strangers.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
Now there were shepherds in the fields in that country, who tended their flocks by turns through the night watches.
9 and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.
On a sudden, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and a divine glory encompassed them with light, and they were frightened exceedingly.
10 And the messenger said to them, 'Fear not, for lo, I bring you good news of great joy, that shall be to all the people —
But the angel said to them, Fear not; for lo! I bring you good tidings, which shall prove matter of great joy to all the people;
11 because there was born to you to-day a Saviour — who is Christ the Lord — in the city of David,
because to-day is born to you in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Lord Messiah.
12 and this [is] to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'
And by this you shall know him; you shall find a babe in swaddling bands, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Instantly the angel was attended by a multitude of the heavenly host, who praised God, saying,
14 'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'
Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, and good will amongst men!
15 And it came to pass, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the shepherds, said unto one another, 'We may go over indeed unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that hath come to pass, that the Lord did make known to us.'
And when the angels returned to heaven, having left the shepherds, these said to one another, Let us go to Bethlehem, and see this which has happened, of which the Lord has informed us.
16 And they came, having hasted, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger,
And hastening thither, they found Mary and Joseph with the babe, who lay in the manger.
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child.
When they saw this, they published what had been imparted to them, concerning this child.
18 And all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;
And all who heard it, wondered at the things told them by the shepherds.
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering in her heart;
But Mary let none of these things escape unobserved, weighing every circumstance within herself.
20 and the shepherds turned back, glorifying and praising God, for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken unto them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all that they had heard and seen, agreeably to what had been declared to them.
21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.
On the eighth day, when the child was circumcised, they called him Jesus, the angel having given him that name, before his mother conceived him.
22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present to the Lord,
And when the time of their purification was expired, they carried him to Jerusalem, as the law of Moses appoints, to present him to the Lord;
23 as it hath been written in the Law of the Lord, — 'Every male opening a womb shall be called holy to the Lord,'
(as it is written in the law of God, "Every male, who is the first born of his mother, is consecrated to the Lord:")
24 and to give a sacrifice, according to that said in the Law of the Lord, 'A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.'
and to offer the sacrifices enjoined in the law, a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
25 And lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [is] Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him,
Now there was at Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a just and religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him,
26 and it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit — not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
and had revealed to him, that he should not dies, until he had seen the Lord's Messiah.
27 And he came in the Spirit to the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the law regarding him,
This man came, guided by the Spirit, into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what the law required,
28 then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 'Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,
Now, Lord, thou dost in peace dismiss thy servant, according to thy word;
30 because mine eyes did see Thy salvation,
for my eyes have seen the Saviour,
31 which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,
whom thou hast provided in the sight of all the world,
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Thy people Israel.'
a luminary to enlighten the nations, and to be the glory of Israel thy people.
33 And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him,
And Joseph, and the mother of Jesus heard, with admiration, the things spoken concerning him.
34 and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, 'Lo, this [one] is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against —
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, This child is destined for the fall and the rise of many in Israel, to serve as a mark for contradiction;
35 (and also thine own soul shall a sword pass through) — that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'
(yes, you own soul shall be pierced as with a javelin; ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be disclosed.
36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced in days, having lived with an husband seven years from her virginity,
There was also a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, in advanced age, who had lived seven years with a husband, whom she married when a virgin;
37 and she [is] a widow of about eighty-four years, who did depart not from the temple, with fasts and supplications serving, night and day,
and being now a widow about eighty-four years, departed not from the temple, but served God in prayer and fasting night and day;
38 and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
she also coming in at that instant, gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke concerning Jesus to all those in Jerusalem who expected redemption.
39 And when they finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their city Nazareth;
After they had performed everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40 and the child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child grew, and acquired strength of mind, being filled with wisdom, and adorned with a divine gracefulness.
41 And his parents were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover,
Now, the parents of Jesus went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 and when he became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
And when he was twelve years old, they having gone thither, according to the usage of the festival, and remained the customary time;
43 and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,
being on their return, the child Jesus staid behind in Jerusalem, and neither Joseph nor his mother knew it.
44 and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,
They supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey, and then sought him among their relations and acquaintances;
45 and not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking him.
but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46 And it came to pass, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them,
And after three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47 and all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And all who heard him, were amazed at his understanding and answers,
48 And, having seen him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, 'Child, why didst thou thus to us? lo, thy father and I, sorrowing, were seeking thee.'
and they beheld him with astonishment. And his mother said to him, Son, why have you treated us thus? Behold, your father and I have sought you with sorrow.
49 And he said unto them, 'Why [is it] that ye were seeking me? did ye not know that in the things of my Father it behoveth me to be?'
He answered, Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be in the courts of my Father?
50 and they did not understand the saying that he spake to them,
But they did not comprehend his answer.
51 and he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was subject to them, and his mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart,
And he returned with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her memory.
52 and Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and stature, and in power with God and man.
