Luke 2
1 And in those days it occurred, that a decree went forth from Augustus Caesar, that all the people of his dominion should be enrolled.
Now it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole inhabited world should be enrolled.
2 And this enrollment was first made under the presidency of Quirinus in Syria.
This first census took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.
3 And everyone went to his own city to be enrolled.
So everyone was traveling, each to his own town, to enroll himself.
4 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,
So Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of Natsareth town, into Judea to the city of David, that is called Bethlehem, because he was of David's ‘house’, that is, line of descent,
5 with Mary his espoused, then pregnant, to be enrolled.
to enroll himself with Mary, the woman who had been betrothed to him, who was pregnant.
6 And it was while they were there, that the days for her to bring forth were completed.
So it happened that when they got there the days for her to give birth were completed;
7 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.
and she gave birth to her firstborn Son, wrapped Him in pieces of cloth and laid Him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the lodging place.
8 And there were shepherds in that region, who abode there and kept watch of their flocks by night.
Now there were shepherds in that same area, staying out in the field and keeping the nightly watches over their flock.
9 And lo, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone upon them: and they feared with great fear.
When wow, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold I announce to you great joy, which will be to all the world.
The angel said to them: “Do not be afraid because listen, I am announcing the most joyful news to you, which will be to all the people!
11 For there is born to you this day a deliverer, who is the Lord Messiah, in the city of David
You see, today, in David's city, a Savior was born to you, who is Lord Christ!
12 And this is the sign for you: Ye will find the babe wrapped in bandages, and placed in a stall.
And this is the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped in pieces of cloth, lying in a manger.”
13 And instantly there were seen with the angel, the many hosts of heaven, praising God, and saying:
Suddenly a multitude of the heavenly army was with the angel praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest heavens, and on earth peace and good hope for men.
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace, good will toward mankind!”
15 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.
So when the angels went away from them into the sky the men, the shepherds, said to one another, “Hey, let's go to Bethlehem and see this event that has taken place, that the Lord made known to us!”
16 And they came hastily, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the stall.
So they went in a hurry and located both Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in the manger.
17 And when they saw, they made known the information which was given to them concerning the child.
And having seen they spread an exact account of the saying that had been spoken to them concerning this Child.
18 And all that heard, wondered at the things that were told them by the shepherds.
All who heard marveled at the things told them by the shepherds.
19 And Mary laid up all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
As for Mary, she treasured all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had seen and heard, as it was told them.
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God over all that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
21 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
When eight days were completed so as to circumcise Him, His name was indeed called JESUS, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
22 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:
And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they took Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, that every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: )
(just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens a womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
24 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.
and to offer a sacrifice according to what was specified in the Lord's Law, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons”.
25 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.
Well now, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, expectantly waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 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.
(It had been revealed to him repeatedly by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he saw the Lord's Messiah.)
27 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,
So by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought the Child Jesus in, to do concerning Him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
Simeon took Him into his arms and blessed God and said:
29 My Lord, now release thou thy servant in peace, as thou hast said:
“Sovereign, now You can release your slave in peace, according to Your word,
30 for lo, my eyes have seen thy mercy,
because my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared in the presence of all nations,
which You have prepared before the face of all peoples:
32 a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and a glory for thy people Israel.
a light for revelation to Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And Joseph and his mother were astonished at those things which were spoken concerning him.
And Joseph and His mother were marveling at the things being spoken concerning Him.
34 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;
Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother: “Listen, this One is appointed to bring about the fall and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that is spoken against,
35 (and also a dart will pierce thy own soul); that the thoughts of the hearts of many may be disclosed.
so that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed (furthermore, a sword will pass through your own soul also).”
36 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,
Also there was a prophetess Anna, a 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 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;
and having been a widow for about eighty-four years—who did not depart from the temple, serving God with fastings and petitions night and day.
38 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.
Well she, having come up at that very moment, started praising the Lord, and kept on speaking of Him to all those in Jerusalem who were looking for redemption.
39 And when they had accomplished all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
When they had completed everything, according to the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to their own town, Natsareth.
40 And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and was filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And the Child kept growing and being strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom; yes, the grace of God was upon Him.
41 And his people went up to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
Now every year His parents would go to Jerusalem to the feast of the Passover;
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to the feast, as they were accustomed.
so when He was twelve years old they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
43 And when the days were completed, they returned: but the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew not of it;
When they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but Joseph and His mother did not know it.
44 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.
Supposing Him to be in the caravan, they went a day's journey and then started looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45 And they did not find him. And they returned again to Jerusalem, searching for him.
Not finding Him, they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him.
46 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.
So it happened that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all they that heard him, were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
(All who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.)
48 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.
So upon seeing Him they were amazed, and His mother said to Him: “Son, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in distress.”
49 He said to them: Why did ye seek me? Do ye not know, that it behooveth me to be in my Father's house?
So He said to them: “Why were you seeking me? Didn't you know that I must be about my Father's concerns?”
50 But they did not comprehend the word that he spoke to them.
But they did not understand the statement that He made to them.
51 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.
Then He went down with them and came to Natsareth, and continued subordinating Himself to them; His mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in stature, and in wisdom, and in grace, before God and men.
And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
