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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.
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.
(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.
All returned to their own ancestral towns to register for this census.
So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
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.
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,
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 baby to be born.
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
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 Angels
That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.
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.
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified,
but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all 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.
The Savior — yes, the Messiah, the Lord — has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others — the armies of heaven — 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 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 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.”
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.”
They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.
All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,
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 heart and thought about them often.
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
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.
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
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.
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.
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 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 turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
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
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 had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
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.
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,
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,
Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace,
as you have promised.
as you have promised.
“Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
According to Your word;
which you have prepared for all people.
Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
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!”
A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him.
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.
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
As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
(yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
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.
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;
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.
When Jesus’ parents had fulfilled all the requirements of the law of the Lord, they returned home to Nazareth in Galilee.
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.
There the child grew up healthy and strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God’s favor was on him.
Jesus Speaks with the Teachers
Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Passover festival.
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.
When Jesus was twelve years old, they attended the festival as usual.
And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
After the celebration was over, they started home to Nazareth, but Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents didn’t miss him at first,
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.
but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances.
When they couldn’t find him, they went back to Jerusalem to search for him there.
So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him.
Three days later they finally discovered him in the Temple, sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking 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.
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and 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.”
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 did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be about My Father’s business?”
But they didn’t understand what he meant.
But they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Then he returned to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. And his mother stored all these things in her heart.