Luke 2
1 It came to pass then in the days those went out a decree from Caesar Augustus to register all the world.
About that time an edict was issued by the Emperor Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole Empire.
2 This (*k*) registration first took place when is governing Syria Quirinius.
(This was the first census taken while Quirinius was Governor of Syria).
3 And were going all to be registered, each to the (their own *N(k)O*) city.
And everyone went to his own town to be registered.
4 Went up then also Joseph from Galilee out of [the] town of Nazareth to Judea to [the] City of David which is called Bethlehem, because of being him from [the] house and family of David,
Among others Joseph went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Bethlehem, the town of David, in Judea – because he belonged to the family and house of David –
5 to register with Mary who [was] betrothed to him (wife *k*) she being with child.
to be registered with Mary, his engaged wife, who was about to become a mother.
6 It came to pass then in their being them there were fulfilled the days of the giving birth of her,
While they were there her time came,
7 And she brought forth the son of her the firstborn and wrapped in swaddling cloths him and she laid Him in (*k*) a manger, because not there was for them a place in the inn.
and she gave birth to her first child, a son. And because there was no room for them in the inn, she swathed him around and laid him in a manger.
8 And shepherds were in the region same lodging in the fields and keeping watch by night over the flock of them.
In that same countryside were shepherds out in the open fields, watching their flocks that night,
9 And (behold *KO*) an angel of [the] Lord stood by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] fear great.
when an angel of the Lord suddenly stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were seized with fear.
10 And said to them the angel; Not do fear; behold for I bring good news to you [of] joy great which will be to all the people
“Have no fear,” the angel said. “For I bring you good news of a great joy in store for all the nation.
11 For has been born to you today a Savior who is Christ [the] Lord in [the] City of David.
This day there has been born to you, in the town of David, a Savior, who is Christ and Lord.
12 And this [is] to you the sign: You will find a baby swaddled (and *no*) lying in (*k*) a manger.
And this will be the sign for you. You will find the infant swathed, and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there came with the angel a multitude of [the] host (heavenly *NK(o)*) praising God and saying:
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly Host, praising God, and singing –
14 Glory in [the] highest to God, and on earth peace among men (of good-will. *N(k)O*)
“glory to God on high, and on earth peace among those in whom he finds pleasure.”
15 And it came to pass as they were departing from them into the heaven the angels, (and *ko*) the (men *ko*) shepherds (were speaking *N(k)O*) to one another; Let us go through indeed until Bethlehem and let us see declaration this that having happened which the Lord has made known to us.
Now, when the angels had left them and gone back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has happened, of which the Lord has told us.”
16 And they came having hurried and they found both Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in the manger.
So they went quickly, and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger;
17 Having seen now (they made known *N(k)O*) concerning the declaration which having been told to them concerning Child this.
and, when they saw it, they told of all that had been said to them about this child.
18 And all those having heard they marveled concerning the [things] having been spoken by the shepherds to them.
All who heard the shepherds were astonished at their story,
19 But Mary all was treasuring up declarations these pondering [them] in the heart of her.
while Mary treasured in her heart all that they said, and thought about it often.
20 And (returned *N(k)O*) the shepherds glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen even as it was said to them.
And the shepherds went back, giving glory and praise to God for all that they had heard and seen. It had all happened as they had been told.
21 And when were fulfilled days eight to circumcise (Him *no*) (the child *K*) then was called the name of Him Jesus, which He had been called by the angel before conceiving He in the womb.
Eight days after the birth of the child, when it was time to circumcise him, he received the name Jesus – the name given him by the angel before his conception.
22 And when were fulfilled the days of the purification of them according to the law of Moses, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present to the Lord
When the period of purification of mother and child, required by the Law of Moses, came to an end, his parents took the child up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,
23 even as it has been written in [the] law of [the] Lord that Every male opening a womb holy to the Lord will be called;
in compliance with the Law of the Lord that every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord,
24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that said in (the *no*) law of [the] Lord; A pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons.
and also to offer the sacrifice required by the Law of the Lord – a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons.
25 And behold a man there was in Jerusalem whose name [was] Simeon and man this [was] righteous and devout waiting for [the] consolation of Israel; and [the] Spirit was Holy upon him.
There was at that time in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who lived in constant expectation of Israel’s consulation, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
26 And it was to him revealed by the Spirit Holy not to see death before than (when *no*) he may see the Christ of [the] Lord
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die until he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and in the [time when] bringing in the parents the child Jesus for the [thing] [were] doing they according to that accustomed by the law for Him,
Moved by the Spirit, Simeon came into the Temple Courts, and, when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the Law,
28 then he himself received Him into the arms (of him *ko*) and blessed God and said:
Simeon himself took the child in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
29 Now You dismiss the servant of You, Lord, according to the declaration of You in peace
“Now, Lord, you will let your servant go, according to your word, in peace,
30 for have seen the eyes of mine the salvation of You
for my eyes have seen the salvation
31 which You have prepared before [the] face of all the peoples,
which you have prepared in the sight of all nations –
32 a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and glory of [the] people of You of Israel.
a light to bring light to the Gentiles, and to be the glory of your people Israel.”
33 And were (the *no*) (father *N(K)O*) of Him and the mother marveling at the [things] being spoken concerning Him.
While the child’s father and mother were wondering at what was said about him,
34 And blessed them Simeon and said to Mary the mother of Him: Behold this [Child] is appointed for [the] falling and rising up of many in Israel and for a sign spoken against.
Simeon gave them his blessing, and said to Mary, the child’s mother, “This child is appointed to be the cause of the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign much spoken against –
35 and of you also of her the soul will go through a sword — so that maybe may be revealed of many hearts [the] thoughts.
Yes, the sword will pierce your own heart – and so the thoughts in many minds will be disclosed.”
36 And there was Anna a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher; she having advanced in years great, having lived with a husband years seven from the marriage of herself;
There was also a prophet named Hannah, a daughter of Phanuel and of the tribe of Asher. She was far advanced in years, having lived with her husband for seven years after marriage,
37 and she [was] a widow (until *N(k)O*) years eighty [and] four who not was departing (from *k*) the temple with fastings and prayers serving night and day;
and then a widow, until she had reached the age of eighty-four. She never left the Temple Courts, but, fasting and praying, worshiped God night and day.
38 And (this *k*) she at that hour having come up she was giving praise (to God *N(K)O*) and was speaking concerning Him to all those waiting for [the] redemption (in *k*) of Jerusalem.
At that moment she came up, and began publicly to thank God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the deliverance of Jerusalem.
39 And when they had performed (everything *N(k)O*) according to the law of [the] Lord, (they returned *N(k)O*) to Galilee to (the *k*) town (of themselves *N(k)O*) Nazareth.
When the child’s parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the Child was continuing to grow and He was being strengthened (in spirit *K*) being filled (with wisdom, *N(k)O*) and [the] grace of God was upon Him.
The child grew and became strong and wise, and the blessing of God was on him.
41 And were going the parents of Him every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
Every year the child’s parents used to go to Jerusalem at the Passover Festival.
42 And when He was years [old] twelve (when were going up *N(k)O*) they (into Jerusalem *KO*) according to the custom of the Feast
When Jesus was twelve years old, they went according to custom to Jerusalem,
43 and when having completed the days in the returning of them remained behind Jesus the boy in Jerusalem, But not (knew *N(k)O*) (the parents *NO*) (Joseph and the mother *K*) of Him.
and had finished their visit; but, when they started to return, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, without their knowing it.
44 Having supposed now Him to be in their company they went a day’s journey and were seeking Him among the relatives and (in *k*) the acquaintances.
Thinking that he was with their fellow travelers, they went one day’s journey before searching for him among their relatives and acquaintances;
45 and not having found (Him *k*) they returned to Jerusalem (searching *N(k)O*) Him.
and then, as they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching everywhere for him.
46 And it came to pass after days three they found Him in the temple sitting in [the] midst of the teachers both hearing them and questioning them.
It was not until the third day that they found him in the Temple Courts, sitting among the teachers, now listening to them, now asking them questions.
47 Were amazed then all those hearing Him at the understanding and at the answers of Him.
All who listened to him marveled at his intelligence and his answers.
48 And having seen Him they were astonished, and said to Him the mother of Him: Child why You did to us thus? Behold the father of You and I myself and I myself distressing (were seeking *NK(o)*) You.
His parents were amazed when they saw him, and his mother said to him, “My child, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.”
49 And He said to them; Why [is it] for you were seeking Me? Surely you knew that in the [house] of the Father of Mine it behooves to be Me?
“What made you search for me?” he answered. “Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50 And they themselves not understood the declaration that He spoke to them.
His parents did not understand what he meant.
51 And He went down with them and He came to Nazareth and He was subject to them. And the mother of Him was treasuring up all declaration (these *ko*) in the heart of her.
However he went down with them to Nazareth, and submitted himself to their control; and his mother treasured all that was said in her heart.
52 And Jesus was continuing to advance (in *n*) (*no*) wisdom and stature and in favor with God and men.
And Jesus grew in wisdom as he grew in years, and gained the blessing of God and people.
