Luke 2
1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
And it came to pass in those days, that there went forth a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the inhabitants of the land should be enrolled.
2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
This enrollment first took place when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.
3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
And all went to be enrolled, each 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,
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (for he was of the house and family of David, ).
5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
to be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, who was 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 the days for her to be delivered were completed;
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 her first-born son, and wrapped him in swathing-clothes, and laid him in the stable, because there was no place 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 in the same country shepherds, living in the open field, and guarding 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, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly afraid.
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 to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people.
11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
For there is born for you this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
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 to you the sign: you will find the babe wrapped in swathing-clothes, and lying in a stable.
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
And suddenly there was 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 toward men.”
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will among men.
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, that, after the angels had gone away into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has 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 both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the stable.
17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
And after they had seen it, they made known everywhere the words that had been spoken to them of this child.
18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
And all that heard, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary kept all these things in her mind, and pondered them in her heart.
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 things which they had heard and seen, as it had been told to 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 completed for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, as it had been called 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 for their purification were completed 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 that opens 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 that which is commanded in the law of the Lord: A pair of turtledoves, 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 in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit 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 revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Anointed.
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; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 “Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
Now, Lord, thou dost let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word,
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 for a revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
And Joseph and his mother wondered at the things which were spoken of 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 sign to be spoken against,
35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
(and a sword shall pierce through your own soul, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
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 a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was of great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity:
37 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.
and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, and she departed not from the temple, but served, day and night, with fastings and prayers.
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 she came in at that hour, and gave thanks to Lord, and spoke of him to all that looked for 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 performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to 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 strong in spirit, being 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 up every year to Jerusalem, at the feast of 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 kept the full number of days, and had set out to return, the child Jesus stayed behind in 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 among their relatives and acquaintances.
But supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their relatives and acquaintance;
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, that they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding, and his 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 amazed. And his mother said to him: Child, why have you acted thus toward us? Behold, your father and I have sought for you in sorrow.
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 to them: Why did you seek for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.
And they did not understand the words which he spoke 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 obedient 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 in stature, and in favor with God and with man.
