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.

And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world be enrolled --

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

this enrollment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria --

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

and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper 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 of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,

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

to enroll himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being 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, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,

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 son -- the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.

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 the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches 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, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a 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 messenger said to them, `Fear not, for lo, I bring you good news of great joy, that 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.

because there was born to you to-day a Saviour -- who is Christ the Lord -- in the city of David,

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 to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'

13 A nd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

And suddenly there came with the messenger 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 in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men -- good will.'

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, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the shepherds, said unto one another, `We may go over indeed unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that hath come to pass, that the Lord did make 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, having hasted, 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 abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child.

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

And all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;

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

and Mary was preserving 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 turned back, glorifying and praising God, for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken unto 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 to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being 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 of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him up 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 hath been written in the Law of the Lord, -- `Every male opening a 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 give a sacrifice, according to that said 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 Spirit was upon him.

And lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the 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 hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit -- not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.

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 to the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the law regarding him,

28 t hen he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,

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

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

`Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,

30 f or mine eyes have seen thy saving health,

because mine eyes did see Thy salvation,

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

which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,

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

a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Thy people Israel.'

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

And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken 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 unto Mary his mother, `Lo, this is set for the falling and rising again 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 also thine own soul shall a sword pass through) -- that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'

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 Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced in days, having lived with an 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 she a widow of about eighty-four years, who did depart not from the temple, with fasts and supplications serving, night and day,

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, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking 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 finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their 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 was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

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

And his parents were going 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 became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, 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 having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,

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.

and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,

45 A nd when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

and not having found him, they turned back 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, both hearing them and questioning them,

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

and all those hearing 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, having seen him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, `Child, why didst thou thus to us? lo, thy father and I, sorrowing, were seeking thee.'

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 unto them, `Why that ye were seeking me? did ye not know that in the things of my Father it behoveth me to be?'

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

and they did not understand the saying that he spake 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 subject to them, and his mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart,

52 A nd Jesus increased in wisdom and in age and in grace with God and men.

and Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.