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Jesus’ Birth in Bethlehem
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.
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.
This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.
And all went to be registered, each to his own town.
Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to 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, 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,
in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.
And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
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.
And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.
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.
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
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.
for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
“This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
And suddenly there appeared 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 among men with whom He is pleased.”
And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased.”
When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”
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.”
So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.
And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.
And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.
And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.
But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Jesus Presented at the Temple
And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
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.
And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
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
(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “EVERY firstborn 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 first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”)
and to offer a sacrifice according to what was 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 the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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.
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 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 when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,
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,
then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace,
According to Your word;
According to Your word;
Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to your people Israel.”
and for glory to your people Israel.”
And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.
And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him.
And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed —
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
and a sword will pierce even your own soul — to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
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,
and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.
At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
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.
Return to Nazareth
When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.
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.
The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him.
Visit to Jerusalem
Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.
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.
And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast;
And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom.
and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware of it,
And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it,
but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and went a day’s journey; and they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.
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,
When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him.
and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him.
Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.
And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You.”
And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.
And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.
And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
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.