Luke 2
1 And it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, so that the whole world would be enrolled.
But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.
2 This was the first enrollment; it was made by the ruler of Syria, Quirinius.
The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.
3 And all went to be declared, each one to his own city.
And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:
4 Then Joseph also ascended from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, 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 Nazareth to Judaea, to David's city, the which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him [as his] wife, she being great with child.
6 Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth [to her child] were fulfilled,
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son. And she wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them at the inn.
and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling-clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock.
And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck with a great fear.
And lo, an angel of [the] Lord was there by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] great fear.
10 And the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.
And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;
11 For today a Savior has been born for you in the city of David: he is Christ the Lord.
for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ [the] Lord.
12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”
And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the celestial 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, and on earth peace to men of good will.”
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.
15 And it happened that, when the Angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us cross over to Bethlehem and see this word, which has happened, which the Lord has revealed to us.”
And it came to pass, as the angels departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, Let us make our way then now as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
16 And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger.
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger;
17 Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy.
and having seen [it] they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.
18 And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.
And all who heard [it] wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary kept all these things [in her mind], pondering [them] in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told to them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.
21 And after eight days were ended, so that the boy would be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, just as he was called by the Angel before he was conceived in the womb.
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.
22 And after the days of her purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, in order to present him to the Lord,
And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord
23 just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “For every male opening 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 in order to offer a sacrifice, according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of [the] Lord: A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see [the] Lord's Christ.
27 And he went with the Spirit to the temple. And when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, in order to act on his behalf according to the custom of the law,
And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and as the parents brought in the child Jesus that they might do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said:
he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.
Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
for mine 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 peoples;
32 the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.”
a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and [the] glory of thy people Israel.
33 And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.
And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: “Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted.
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;
35 And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
(and even a sword shall go through thine own soul; ) so that [the] thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.
And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,
37 And then she was a widow, even to her eighty-fourth year. And without departing from the temple, she was a servant to fasting and prayer, night and day.
and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
38 And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.
and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth.
And when they had completed all things according to the law of [the] Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
40 Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.
And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the time of the solemnity of Passover.
And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 And when he had become twelve years old, they ascended to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast day.
And when he was twelve years old, and they went up [to Jerusalem] according to the custom of the feast
43 And having completed the days, when they returned, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents did not realize this.
and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];
44 But, supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey, seeking him among their relatives and acquaintances.
but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:
45 And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.
46 And it happened that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, listening to them and questioning them.
And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers and hearing them and asking them questions.
47 But all who listened to him were astonished over his prudence and his responses.
And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
48 And upon seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: “Son, why have you acted this way toward us? Behold, your father and I were seeking you in sorrow.”
And when they saw him they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Child, why hast thou dealt thus with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee distressed.
49 And he said to them: “How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?”
And he said to them, Why [is it] that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be [occupied] in my Father's business?
50 And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them.
And they understood not the thing that he said to them.
51 And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was in subjection to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
