| Berean Study Bible | English Standard Version |
| 1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire. | 1In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. |
| 2This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria. | 2This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. |
| 3And everyone went to his own town to register. | 3And all went to be registered, each to his own town. |
| 4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. | 4And 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, |
| 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. | 5to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. |
| 6While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born. | 6And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. |
| 7And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. | 7And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. |
| 8And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night. | 8And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. |
| 9Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. | 9And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear. |
| 10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: | 10And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people. |
| 11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord! | 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. |
| 12And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” | 12And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” |
| 13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying: | 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, |
| 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!” | 14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” |
| 15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” | 15When 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.” |
| 16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger. | 16And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. |
| 17After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him. | 17And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. |
| 18And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. | 18And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. |
| 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart. | 19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. |
| 20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them. | 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. |
| 21When the eight days until His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He had been conceived. | 21And 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. |
| 22And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord | 22And 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 |
| 23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”), | 23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who first opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) |
| 24and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” | 24and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” |
| 25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. | 25Now 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. |
| 26The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. | 26And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. |
| 27Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law, | 27And 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, |
| 28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying: | 28he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, |
| 29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace. | 29“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; |
| 30For my eyes have seen Your salvation, | 30for my eyes have seen your salvation |
| 31which You have prepared in the sight of all people, | 31that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, |
| 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.” | 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” |
| 33The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him. | 33And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. |
| 34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, | 34And 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 |
| 35so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.” | 35(and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” |
| 36There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years, | 36And 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, |
| 37and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying. | 37and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. |
| 38Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem. | 38And 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. |
| 39When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. | 39And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. |
| 40And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him. | 40And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. |
| 41Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover. | 41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. |
| 42And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast. | 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. |
| 43When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed. | 43And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, |
| 44Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends. | 44but 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, |
| 45When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him. | 45and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. |
| 46Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. | 46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. |
| 47And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers. | 47And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. |
| 48When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.” | 48And when his parents saw him, they were astonished. And his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been searching for you in great distress.” |
| 49“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?” | 49And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” |
| 50But they did not understand the statement He was making to them. | 50And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. |
| 51Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart. | 51And 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. |
| 52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man. | 52And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. |
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