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1 And it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, so that the whole world would be enrolled. In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
2 This was the first enrollment; it was made by the ruler of Syria, Quirinius. This was the first registration when Quirinius was governor of Syria. (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be declared, each one to his own city. And all went to be registered, each to his own town. And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 Then Joseph also ascended from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into 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, So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
5 in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
6 Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth. And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son. And she wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them at the inn. And 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. and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock. And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
9 And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck with a great fear. 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. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 And the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a 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. But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
11 For today a Saviour has been born for you in the city of David: he is Christ the Lord. For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes 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.” This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the celestial army, praising God and saying, And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.” “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!” “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 And it happened that, when the Angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us cross over to Bethlehem and see this word, which has happened, which the Lord has revealed 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.” When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger. And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger. So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
17 Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy. And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,
18 And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds. And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. But Mary treasured up all these things 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, just as it was told to them. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 And after eight days were ended, so that the boy would be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, just as he was called 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. On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.
22 And after the days of her purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, in order 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 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23 just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “For every male opening 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”) (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”),
24 and in order to offer a sacrifice, according to what is 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 to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with 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. Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. 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. It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
27 And he went with the Spirit to the temple. And when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, in order to act on his behalf according to 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, Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,
28 he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said: he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29 “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. “Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation, for my eyes have seen your salvation For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples: that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.” a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.” a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.”
33 And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him. And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: “Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted. 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 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother: “This child is destined to cause the falling and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.” (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity. 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, There was also a prophet, Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
37 And then she was a widow, even to her eighty-fourth year. And without departing from the temple, she was a servant to fasting and prayer, night and day. and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. and then was a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
38 And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel. 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. Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth. And when they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth. When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.
40 Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him. And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom. And the favor of God was upon him. And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the time of the solemnity of Passover. Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover. Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.
42 And when he had become twelve years old, they ascended to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast day. And when he was twelve years old, they went up according to custom. When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.
43 And having completed the days, when they returned, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents did not realize this. And when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.
44 But, supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey, seeking 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, Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.
45 And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching for him. When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him.
46 And it happened that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, listening to them and questioning them. After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 But all who listened to him were astonished over his prudence and his responses. And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. Everyone who heard him was amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And upon seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: “Son, why have you acted this way toward us? Behold, your father and I were seeking you in sorrow.” And 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.” When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
49 And he said to them: “How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?” And he said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”
50 And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them. And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them. But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
51 And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words 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. Then he went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men. And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature and in favor with God and man. And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
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