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Luke 2
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1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
1Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
2This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
3All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
4Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
5to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
6While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
8There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
9Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of Davida Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
11For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
12This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
13Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
15When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
16They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
17When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
18All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
19But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
21When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
22When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy 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 Lord”),
24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
24and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
25Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the childJesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
27He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
28then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
29“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
30for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
31which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
32a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
33Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Maryhis mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
34Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
35Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
36There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
37and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
38Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own cityNazareth.
39When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
40The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
41His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
42When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
43and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
45When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
47All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us ? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
48When 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 were anxiously looking for you.”
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
49He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
50They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.
51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
51And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.