Luke 2
1 And in those days it occurred, that a decree went forth from Augustus Caesar, that all the people of his dominion should be enrolled.
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
2 And this enrollment was first made under the presidency of Quirinus in Syria.
This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And everyone went to his own city to be enrolled.
And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city.
4 And Joseph also went up from Nazareth of Galilee to Judaea, to 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 of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5 with Mary his espoused, then pregnant, to be enrolled.
to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
6 And it was while they were there, that the days for her to bring forth were completed.
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in bandages, and laid him in the stall; for they had no place where they could lodge.
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 in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in that region, who abode there and kept watch of their flocks by night.
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 And lo, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone upon them: and they feared with great fear.
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold I announce to you great joy, which will be to all the world.
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
11 For there is born to you this day a deliverer, who is the Lord Messiah, in the city of David
for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this is the sign for you: Ye will find the babe wrapped in bandages, and placed in a stall.
And this [is] the sign unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
13 And instantly there were seen with the angel, the many hosts of heaven, 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 heavens, and on earth peace and good hope for men.
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
15 And it was so, that when the angels had gone from them into heaven, the shepherds conferred with one another, and said: Let us go down to Bethlehem, and see this thing which hath occurred, as the Lord hath made known to us.
And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And they came hastily, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the stall.
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
17 And when they saw, they made known the information which was given to them concerning the child.
And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18 And all that heard, wondered at the things that were told them by the shepherds.
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
19 And Mary laid up all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned glorifying and praising God for all that they had seen and heard, as it was told them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
21 And when the eight days for the circumcision of the child were completed, his name was called JESUS; as he was named 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 so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days of their purification were completed, according to the law of Moses, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him before the Lord:
And 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
23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, that 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 openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
24 and to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written 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 law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
25 And there was a certain man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. This man was upright and just, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been told him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death, until he should see the Messiah of the Lord.
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 This man came, by the Spirit, into the temple; and when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him as is commanded in the law,
And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
28 he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and said:
then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 My Lord, now release thou thy servant in peace, as thou hast said:
Now lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
30 for lo, my eyes have seen thy mercy,
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 which thou hast prepared in the presence of all nations,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
32 a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and a glory for thy people Israel.
A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and his mother were astonished at those things which were spoken concerning him.
And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is set forth for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, and for a standard of contention;
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
35 (and also a dart will pierce thy own soul); that the thoughts of the hearts of many may be disclosed.
yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
36 And Hanna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she also was aged in days, and, from her maidenhood, had lived seven years with her husband,
And 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,
37 and was a widow of about eighty and four years, and departed not from the temple, but worshipped by day and by night with fasting and prayer;
and she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
38 and she too stood up, in that hour, and gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to every one that waited for the redemption of Jerusalem.
And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 And when they had accomplished all things, according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and was strengthened in spirit, and was filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon him.
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41 And his people went up to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the passover.
And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to the feast, as they were accustomed.
And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
43 And when the days were completed, they returned: but the child Jesus remained at Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother knew not of it;
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
44 for they supposed he was with his companions. And when they had travelled a day's journey, they sought him among their people, and inquired of every one that knew them.
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45 And they did not find him. And they returned again to Jerusalem, searching for him.
and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
46 And after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, and listening to them, and asking them questions.
And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
47 And all they that heard him, were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
and 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 to him: My son, why hast thou done so to us? For lo, I and thy father have been seeking for thee with great anxiety.
And when they saw him, they were astonished: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
49 He said to them: Why did ye seek me? Do ye not know, that it behooveth me to be in my Father's house?
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
50 But they did not comprehend the word that he spoke to them.
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. And his mother laid up all these things in her heart.
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in stature, and in wisdom, and in grace, before God and men.
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.
