Luke 2
1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
Y aconteció en aquellos días, que salió un edicto de parte de Augusto César, para que toda la tierra fuese empadronada.
2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Este empadronamiento primero fue hecho, siendo presidente de la Siria Cirenio,
3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
E iban todos para ser empadronados cada uno a su ciudad.
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,
Y subió José de Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, a Judea, a la ciudad de David, que se llama Belén, por cuanto era de la casa y familia de David;
5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
Para ser empadronado, con María su mujer desposada con él, la cual estaba preñada.
6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
Y aconteció, que estando ellos allí, los días en que ella había de parir se cumplieron.
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.
Y parió a su hijo primogénito, y le envolvió en pañales, y le acostó en el pesebre; porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Y había pastores en la misma tierra, que velaban, y guardaban las velas de la noche sobre su ganado.
9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Y, he aquí, el ángel del Señor vino sobre ellos; y la claridad de Dios los cercó de resplandor de todas partes, y tuvieron gran temor.
10 The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Mas el ángel les dijo: No temáis, porque, he aquí, os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será a todo el pueblo:
11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Que os es nacido hoy Salvador, que es el Señor, el Cristo, en la ciudad de David.
12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
Y esto os será por señal: hallaréis al niño envuelto en pañales, echado en el pesebre.
13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
Y repentinamente apareció con el ángel multitud de ejércitos celestiales, que alababan a Dios, y decían:
14 “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
Gloria en las alturas a Dios, y en la tierra paz, y a los hombres buena voluntad.
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.”
Y aconteció, que como los ángeles se fueron de ellos al cielo, los pastores dijeron los unos a los otros: Pasemos, pues, hasta Belén, y veamos este negocio que ha hecho Dios, y nos ha mostrado.
16 They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
Y vinieron a priesa, y hallaron a María, y a José, y al niño acostado en el pesebre.
17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
Y viéndo lo, hicieron notorio lo que les había sido dicho del niño.
18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
Y todos los que lo oyeron, se maravillaron de lo que los pastores les decían.
19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
Mas María guardaba todas estas cosas confiriéndo las en su corazón.
20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
Y se volvieron los pastores glorificando y alabando a Dios por todas las cosas que habían oído y visto, como les había sido dicho.
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.
Y pasados los ocho días para circuncidar al niño, llamaron su nombre Jesús, el cual fue así llamado por el ángel antes que él fuese concebido en el vientre.
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
Y como se cumplieron los días de la purificación de María conforme a la ley de Moisés, le trajeron a Jerusalem para presentar le al Señor,
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
(Como está escrito en la ley del Señor: Todo varón que abriere la matriz, será llamado santo al Señor; )
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.”
Y para dar la ofrenda, conforme a lo que está dicho en la ley del Señor, un par de tórtolas, o dos palominos.
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.
Y, he aquí, había un hombre en Jerusalem llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y piadoso, esperaba la consolación de Israel; y el Espíritu Santo era sobre él.
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.
Y había recibido respuesta del Espíritu Santo, que no vería la muerte antes que viese al Cristo del Señor.
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,
Y vino por el Espíritu al templo. Y como metieron al niño Jesús sus padres en el templo, para hacer por él conforme a la costumbre de la ley,
28 then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
Entonces él le tomó en sus brazos, y bendijo a Dios, y dijo:
29 “Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
Ahora despides, Señor, a tu siervo, conforme a tu palabra, en paz:
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
Porque han visto mis ojos tu salud,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
La cual has aparejado en presencia de todos los pueblos:
32 a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
Luz para ser revelada a los Gentiles, y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel.
33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de las cosas que se decían de él.
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.
Y los bendijo Simeón, y dijo a su madre María: He aquí, que este niño es puesto para caída y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel, y para blanco de contradicción;
35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
(Y a tu alma de ti misma traspasará espada, ) para que de muchos corazones sean manifestados los pensamientos.
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,
Estaba también allí Ana, profetisa, hija de Fanuel, de la tribu de Aser, la cual era ya de grande edad, y había vivido con su marido siete años desde su virginidad.
37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
Y era viuda de hasta ochenta y cuatro años, que no se apartaba del templo, en ayunos y oraciones sirviendo a Dios de noche y de día.
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.
Y esta sobreviniendo en la misma hora, juntamente daba alabanzas al Señor, y hablaba de él a todos los que esperaban la redención en 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.
Mas como cumplieron todas las cosas según la ley del Señor, se volvieron a Galilea, a su ciudad de Nazaret.
40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
Y el niño crecía, y era confortado en espíritu, y henchíase de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios era sobre él.
41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
E iban sus padres todos los años a Jerusalem en la fiesta de la pascua.
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
Y como fue de doce años, ellos subieron a Jerusalem conforme a la costumbre de la fiesta.
43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother did not know it,
Y acabados los días, volviendo ellos, se quedó el niño Jesús en Jerusalem, sin saber lo José y su madre.
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.
Y pensando que estaba en la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes, y entre los conocidos.
45 When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
Y como no le hallasen, volvieron a Jerusalem, buscándole.
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.
Y aconteció, que tres días después le hallaron en el templo, sentado en medio de los doctores, oyéndoles, y preguntándoles.
47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Y todos los que le oían, estaban fuera de sí por su entendimiento y respuestas.
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.”
Y como le vieron, se espantaron; y le dijo su madre: Hijo, ¿por qué nos has hecho así? He aquí, tu padre y yo te hemos buscado con dolor.
49 He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did not you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
Entonces él les dice: ¿Qué hay? ¿por qué me buscabais? ¿No sabíais que en los negocios que son de mi Padre me conviene estar?
50 They did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.
Mas ellos no entendieron las palabras que les habló.
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.
Y descendió con ellos, y vino a Nazaret, y estaba sujeto a ellos. Y su madre guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría, y en estatura, y en favor acerca de Dios y de los hombres.
