Luke 2 ~ Luke 2

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1 N ow it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.

¶ And it came to pass in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

2 T his was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 A nd all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.

And all went to be taxed, each one into his own city.

4 A nd 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;

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judaea unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and family of David)

5 t o enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.

to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

6 A nd it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

And so it was that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

7 A nd 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.

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.

8 A nd there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

¶ And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 A nd an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the clarity of the Lord shone round about them, and they feared greatly.

10 A nd 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:

But the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you a gospel of great joy, which shall be to all the people.

11 f or there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

12 A nd this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

13 A nd 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 host praising God and saying,

14 G lory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will in man.

15 A nd 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.

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 unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto us.

16 A nd they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

17 A nd when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad that which had been told them concerning this child.

18 A nd all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

And all those that heard it marvelled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

19 B ut Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart.

20 A nd the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

21 A nd 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.

¶ And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which he was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

22 A nd 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

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

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 the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord)

24 a nd 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 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 A nd 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.

¶ 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 Spirit was upon him.

26 A nd it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he should see the Christ of the Lord.

27 A nd 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,

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,

28 t hen he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

then he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

29 N ow lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

Lord, now let thy slave depart in peace, according to thy word,

30 F or mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

for mine eyes have seen thy saving health,

31 W hich thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples:

32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.

a light to be revealed unto the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel.

33 A nd his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

34 a nd Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;

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

35 y ea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.

(yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

36 A nd 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,

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 her husband seven years from her virginity,

37 a nd she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.

and she was a widow eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.

38 A nd 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.

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord and spoke of him to all those that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

39 A nd when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

And when they had completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth.

40 A nd the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

And the child grew and was comforted of the Spirit, filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon him.

41 A nd his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

¶ And his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

42 A nd when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

43 a nd when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;

And having completed the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.

44 b ut supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances.

45 a nd when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

46 A nd it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:

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.

47 a nd all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

48 A nd 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.

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.

49 A nd he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that it behooves me to be about my Father’s business?

50 A nd they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

And they understood not the word which he spoke unto them.

51 A nd 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.

And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject unto them, but his mother kept all these things in her heart.

52 A nd Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in age and in grace with God and men.