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 —
Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2 this enrolment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria —
This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,
All went to enroll themselves, everyone to 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 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 to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
to enroll himself with Miriam, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,
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 up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.
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 shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
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.
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 messenger said to them, 'Fear not, for lo, I bring you good news of great joy, that shall be to all the 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 because there was born to you to-day a Saviour — who is Christ the Lord — in the city of David,
For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord.
12 and this [is] to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'
This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
13 And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
14 'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'
“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward 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.'
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, having hasted, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger,
They came with haste and found both Miriam and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child.
When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18 And all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering in her heart;
But Miriam kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20 and the shepherds turned back, glorifying and praising God, for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken 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 to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.
When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Yeshua, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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,
When the days of their purification according to the Torah of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem 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 Torah of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy 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 a sacrifice according to that which is said in the Torah of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, 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,
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 hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit — not to see death before he may see the Christ 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 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,
He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Yeshua, that they might do concerning him according to the requirement of the Torah,
28 then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
then he received 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 you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
30 because mine eyes did see Thy salvation,
for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,
which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 a light to the uncovering of nations, 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 wondering at the things spoken concerning him,
Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were 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 —
Simeon blessed them, and said to Miriam, 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 also thine own soul shall a sword pass through) — that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'
Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
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 one Hannah, a prophetess, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
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 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 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.
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 finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their city Nazareth;
When they had accomplished all things that were according to the Torah of the Lord, they returned into 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.
The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41 And his parents were going yearly 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 became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
43 and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Yeshua stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know 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,
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 having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking him.
When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for 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,
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 those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his 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.'
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 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 said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50 and they did not understand the saying that he spake to them,
They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.
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 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 was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.
And Yeshua increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
