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The Birth of Jesus
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.
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.
Christ Born of Mary
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.
This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.
And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:
So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
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,
Joseph 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,
to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him [as his] wife, she being great with child.
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth [to her child] were fulfilled,
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
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.
The Shepherds and Angels
And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Glory in the Highest
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And lo, an angel of [the] Lord was there by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] great fear.
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;
Then 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.
for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ [the] Lord.
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger.
And 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:
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.
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.
So 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 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 a manger.
and having seen [it] they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.
And all who heard [it] wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.
And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
But Mary kept all these things [in her mind], pondering [them] in her heart.
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
Jesus Presented at 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.
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.
And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord
Jesus Presented in the Temple
Now 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
Now 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
(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 the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of [the] Lord: A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
The Prophecy of Simeon
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 [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 [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.
Simeon Sees God’s Salvation
And 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 devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see [the] Lord's Christ.
And 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 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,
So 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,
*he* received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;
“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
According to Your word;
which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and [the] glory of thy people Israel.
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.
And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;
Then 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 even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that [the] thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.
(yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
The Prophecy of Anna
And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,
And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,
Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer
Now 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;
Now 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 herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
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.
The Return to Nazareth
And when they had completed 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 [the] Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
The Family Returns to Nazareth
So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
The Boy Jesus at the Temple
And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
And when he was twelve years old, and they went up [to Jerusalem] according to the custom of the feast
And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];
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:
but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.
and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.
So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.
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.
Now 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 all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers.
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.
So 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 he said to them, Why [is it] that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be [occupied] in my Father's business?
And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
And they understood not the thing that he said to them.
But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
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.