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

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

The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.

3 A nd all went to be taxed, each one into his own city.

And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:

4 A nd 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)

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

to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him wife, she being great with child.

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

And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth were fulfilled,

7 A nd 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 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 in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

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

And lo, an angel of Lord was there by them, and glory of Lord shone around them, and they feared great fear.

10 B ut the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you a gospel of great joy, which shall be to 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 F or unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ Lord.

12 A nd this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, 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 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, good will in man.

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.

15 A nd 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.

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

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

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

and having seen they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.

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

And all who heard wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.

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

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

20 A nd 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 and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.

21 ¶ 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.

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 A nd 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 were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present to the Lord

23 ( as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord)

(as it is written in the law of 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 what is said in the law of 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 Spirit was upon 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 Holy Spirit was upon him.

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

27 A nd 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 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 t hen he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29 L ord, now let thy slave depart in peace, according to thy word,

Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;

30 f or mine eyes have seen thy saving health,

for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 w hich thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples:

which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

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

a light for revelation of Gentiles and glory of thy people Israel.

33 A nd Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.

34 A nd 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

And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;

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

(and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.

36 A nd 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,

And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with husband seven years from her virginity,

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

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

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 A nd when they had completed all things 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 Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.

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

And the child grew and waxed strong, filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.

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

And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

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

And when he was twelve years old, and they went up according to the custom of the feast

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

and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not;

44 B ut they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk 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 A nd when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.

46 A nd 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.

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

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

48 A nd 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.

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 A nd 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?

And he said to them, Why that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be in my Father's business?

50 A nd they understood not the word which he spoke unto them.

And they understood not the thing that he said to them.

51 A nd he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject unto them, but his mother kept all these things 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 A nd Jesus increased 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.