Luke 2
1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
In those days Augustus Caesar issued an edict for a census of the whole inhabited world.
2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
This was the first census, When Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
And every one went to be registered, each to the town to which he belonged.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David: )
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city if Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s town of Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David.
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
He went to be registered along with Mary, who was espoused to him, and was pregnant.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
But while they were there the days were fulfilled for her delivery.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
When suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they feared with a great fear. The angel said to them.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
"Have no fear, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
"For unto you born this day in there is born in David’s town a Saviour, who is the Anointed Lord.
12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
"And this is a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly army praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
"Glory to God in the highest, And in earth peace among men who please him"
15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Now when the angels had left them, and gone away to heaven, the shepherds said to one to another, "Let us go now even to Bethlehem, and see this saying which has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us."
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
so they made haste, and came and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
When they had seen, they made known about the words which had been spoken to them concerning the child.
18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
And all who heard it were astonished at the things which were told to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all those words, Often pondering on on them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying God and praising him for all those things that they had seen and heard, even as it was told to them.
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
When eight days had passed, and the time had come to circumcise him, he was called Jesus, the name given him by the angel before his conception in the womb.
22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present [him] to the Lord;
And when the days for purification according to the law of Moses had passed, they took him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord,
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; )
as it is written in the law of Moses, Every firstborn male 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 they also offered a sacrifice as commanded 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 the same man [was] just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Now there was in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon. He was righteous and devout, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Now it has been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
And he came into the Temple, led by the Spirit. and when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
"Now lettest thou thy slave depart, O Master; according to thy word in peace,
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
"Because my eyes had seen the salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
"Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
"A light for the unveiling of the Gentiles And the glory of thy people Israel."
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
And while his father and mother were marveling at the words that were spoken concerning him, Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
"Behold this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also, ) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Yea, and a sword shall pierce through your own soul also, that the thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed."
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in age, having lived with her husband seven years, after her girlhood,
37 And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with fastings and prayers night and day.
and then being a widow even for fourscore and four years. She departed not from the temple, but worshiped with the fasting and prayer, night and day.
38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
She came up at that very hour, and gave thanks to God, and spoke of the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
As soon as all that the law required had been done, they returned to Galilee to their own town, Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child grew and became strong, becoming full of wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
Now his parents were accustomed to go up to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
And when he was twelve years old they went up, as was customary, at the time of the feast
43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not [of it].
After spending the full number of days they started home, but the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother did not know this,
44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among [their] kinsfolk and acquaintance.
but supposed that he was in the company, and went a days journey. Then they hunted for him among his kinsfolk and acquaintance;
45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
and when they did not find him they returned to Jerusalem, making anxious inquiry for him.
46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
On the third day they found him sitting in the Temple, among the Rabbis, both listening to them and asking questions.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
All that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
When they saw him they were astonished, and his mother said to him "Child, why have you treated us so? Behold your father and I have been looking for you in anguish."
49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
He answered, "Why is it that you have been looking for me, did you not realize that I had to be in my Father’s house?"
50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
But they did not understand the words that he spoke to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
Then he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was always obedient to them. But his mother kept treasuring up all these incidents in her hearts.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
And Jesus was ever advancing in wisdom and in status and in favor with God and man.
