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| [1]And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. |
[1]And it came to pass in those days, that there came a commandment from Augustus Caesar, that all the world should be taxed. |
| [2](And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) |
[2](This first taxing was made when Quirinius was governor of Syr ia.) |
| [3]And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. |
[3]Therefore went all to be taxed every man to his own City. |
| [4]And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) |
[4]And Joseph also went up from Galilee out of a city called Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and linage of David,) |
| [5]To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. |
[5]To be taxed with Mary that was given him to wife, which was with child. |
| [6]And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. |
[6]Â And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. |
| [7]And 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. |
[7]And she brought forth her first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a creche, because there was no room for them in the inn. |
| [8]And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. |
[8]Â And there were in the same country shepherds, abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night because of their flock. |
| [9]And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. |
[9]And lo, the Angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraid. |
| [10]And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. |
[10]Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people: |
| [11]For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. |
[11]That is, that unto you is born this day in the city of David, a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. |
| [12]And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. |
[12]And this shall be a sign to you, Ye shall find the child swaddled, and laid in a creche. |
| [13]And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, |
[13]And straightway there was with the Angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, praying God, and saying, |
| [14]Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. |
[14]Glory be to God in the high heavens, and peace in earth, and towards men good will. |
| [15]And 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. |
[15]And it came to pass when the Angels were gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said one to another, Let us go then unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath showed unto us. |
| [16]And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. |
[16]So they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe laid in the creche. |
| [17]And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. |
[17]And when they had seen it, they published abroad the thing, which was told them of that child. |
| [18]And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. |
[18]And all that heard it, wondered at the things which were told them of the shepherds. |
| [19]But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. |
[19]But Mary kept all those sayings and pondered them in her heart. |
| [20]And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. |
[20]And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all that they had heard and seen, as it was spoken unto them. |
| [21]And 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. |
[21]Â And when the eight days were accomplished, that they should circumcise the child, his name was then called JESUS, which was named of the Angel, before he was conceived in the womb. |
| [22]And 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; |
[22]And when the days of her purification after the Law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him 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 man child that first openeth the womb, shall be called Holy to the Lord:) |
| [24]And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. |
[24]And to give an oblation, as it is commanded in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons. |
| [25]And, 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. |
[25]And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon: this man was just, and feared God, and waited for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Ghost was upon him. |
| [26]And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. |
[26]And a revelation was given him of the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. |
| [27]And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, |
[27]And he came by the motion of the spirit into the Temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the Law, |
| [28]Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, |
[28]Then he took him in his arms, and praised God, and said, |
| [29]Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: |
[29]Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word. |
| [30]For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, |
[30]For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, |
| [31]Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; |
[31]Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people: |
| [32]A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
[32]A light to be revealed to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
| [33]And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. |
[33]And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things, which were spoken touching him. |
| [34]And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his 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; |
[34]And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against, |
| [35](Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. |
[35](Yea and a sword shall pierce through thy soul) that the thoughts of many hearts may be opened. |
| [36]And 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; |
[36]And there was a Prophetess, one Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, which was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity. |
| [37]And 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. |
[37]And she was widow about four score, and four years, and went not out of the Temple, but served God with fastings and prayers, night and day. |
| [38]And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. |
[38]She then coming at the same instant upon them, confessed likewise the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. |
| [39]And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. |
[39]And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth. |
| [40]And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. |
[40]And the child grew, and waxed strong in Spirit, and was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was with him. |
| [41]Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. |
[41]Â Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year, at the feast of the Passover. |
| [42]And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. |
[42]And when he was twelve year old, and they were come up to Jerusalem, after the custom of the feast, |
| [43]And 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. |
[43]And had finished the days thereof, as they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem, and Joseph knew not nor his mother, |
| [44]But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. |
[44]But they supposing, that he had been in the company, went a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolk, and acquaintance. |
| [45]And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. |
[45]And when they found him not, they turned back to Jerusalem, and sought him. |
| [46]And 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. |
[46]And it came to pass three days after, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. |
| [47]And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. |
[47]And all that heard him, were astonished at his understanding, and answers. |
| [48]And 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. |
[48]So 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 with heavy hearts. |
| [49]And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? |
[49]Then said he unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must go about my Father's business? |
| [50]And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. |
[50]But they understood not the word that he spake to them. |
| [51]And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. |
[51]Then he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. |
| [52]And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. |
[52]And Jesus increased in wisdom, and stature, and in favor with God and men. |