1 A nd it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

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 T his census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.

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

3 S o all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.

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

4 J oseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, 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 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 registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.

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

6 S o it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to 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 cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. Glory in the Highest

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 N ow there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, 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, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.

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

10 T hen the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all 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 there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, 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 will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, 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 “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!”

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

15 S o it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to 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 a manger.

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

17 N ow when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was 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 who heard it marveled 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 and pondered them in her heart.

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

20 T hen the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. Circumcision of Jesus

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 A nd when eight days were completed for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. Jesus Presented in the Temple

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 N ow when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, 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 who opens the womb shall be called holy to the L ord ” ),

(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 what is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” Simeon Sees God’s Salvation

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 A nd behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this 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 had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

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 S o he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to 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 h e took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:

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

29 “ Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace, According to Your word;

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

30 F or my eyes have seen Your salvation

for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 W hich You have prepared before the face of all peoples,

which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

32 A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”

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

33 A nd Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.

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

34 T hen Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will 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 ( yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer

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

36 N ow there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a 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 this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

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 coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem. The Family Returns to Nazareth

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 S o when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to 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 became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars

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

41 H is 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 according to the custom of the feast.

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

43 W hen they had finished the days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and His mother did not know it;

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

44 b ut supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives 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 S o when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.

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

46 N ow so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both 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 teachers and hearing them and asking them questions.

47 A nd all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.

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

48 S o when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”

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 to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must 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 B ut they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them. Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor

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

51 T hen He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was subject to 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 stature, and in favor with God and men.

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.