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The Birth of Jesus Christ
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
The Birth of Jesus
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire.
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire.
(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
And all went to be registered, each to his own town.
All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census.
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David,
And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David’s ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee.
He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child.
And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.
She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
The Shepherds and the Angels
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
The Shepherds and Angels
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.
And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified,
And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others — the armies of heaven — praising God and saying,
“Glory to God in highest heaven,
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
and peace on earth to those with whom God is pleased.”
When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem! Let’s see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.
And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.
And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,
But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.
And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Jesus Is Presented in the Temple
Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived.
Jesus Presented at the Temple
And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
And when the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
Then it was time for their purification offering, as required by the law of Moses after the birth of a child; so his parents took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first 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 turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
The Prophecy of Simeon
At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
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 had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
And he came in 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,
That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required,
he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace,
as you have promised.
as you have promised.
that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
which you have prepared for all people.
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.”
and for glory to your people Israel.”
He is a light to reveal God to the nations,
and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him.
Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him.
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed
Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him.
(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin,
The Prophecy of Anna
Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. She was the daughter of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. Her husband died when they had been married only seven years.
And coming up at that very hour she began to give thanks to God and to speak of him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
She came along just as Simeon was talking with Mary and Joseph, and she began praising God. She talked about the child to everyone who had been waiting expectantly for God to rescue Jerusalem.
The Return to Nazareth
And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
Jesus Speaks with the Teachers
Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival.
And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.
When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual.
And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,
After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first,
but supposing him to be in the group they went a day’s journey, but then they began to search for him among their relatives and acquaintances,
because they assumed he was among the other travelers. But when he didn’t show up that evening, they started looking for him among their relatives and friends.
and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him.
When they couldn’t find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there.
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking questions.
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
His parents didn’t know what to think. “Son,” his mother said to him, “why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been frantic, searching for you everywhere.”
And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.
But they didn’t understand what he meant.
And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
Then he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart.