Luke 2 Parallel Bible

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	GENEVA Geneva Bible of 1587	ESV English Standard Version	NIV New International Version
1	And it came to passe in those daies, that there came a decree from Augustus Cesar, that all the world should be taxed.	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 first taxing was made when Cyrenius was gouernour of Syria.)	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	Therefore went all to be taxed, euery man to his owne Citie.	And all went to be registered, each to his own town.	And everyone went to their own town to register.
4	And Ioseph also went vp from Galile out of a citie called Nazareth, into Iudea, vnto the citie of Dauid, which is called Beth-leem (because he was of the house and linage of Dauid,)	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	To bee taxed with Marie that was giuen him to wife, which was with childe.	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	And so it was, that while they were there, the daies were accomplished that shee shoulde be deliuered,	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 foorth her first begotten sonne, and wrapped him in swadling clothes, and laide him in a cratch, because there was no roome for them in the ynne.	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 in the same countrey shepheards, abiding in the fielde, and keeping watch by night ouer their flocke.	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 loe, the Angel of the Lord came vpon them, and the glorie of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraide.	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	Then the Angel saide vnto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great ioy, that shalbe to 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	That is, that vnto you is borne this day in the citie of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lorde.	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 shalbe a signe to you, Yee shall finde the babe swadled, and laid in a cratch.	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 straightway there was with the Angel a multitude of heauenly souldiers, 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 be to God in the high heauens, and peace in earth, and towards men 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 came to passe whe the Angels were gone away from them into heauen, that the shepheards sayde one to another, Let vs goe then vnto Beth-leem, and see this thing that is come to passe which the Lord hath shewed vnto vs.	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	So they came with haste, and founde both Marie and Ioseph, & the babe laid in the cratch.	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	And when they had seene it, they published abroade the thing, that was tolde them of that childe.	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 that heard it, wondred at ye things which were tolde them of the shepheards.	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 those sayings, and pondred 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 shepheardes returned glorifiyng and praising God, for all that they had heard and seene as it was spoken vnto 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 when the eight daies were accomplished, that they shoulde circumcise the childe, his name was then called Iesus, which was named of the Angell, before he was conceiued in the wombe.	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 when the daies of her purification after the Lawe of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Hierusalem, 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	(As it is written in the Lawe of the Lorde, Euery man childe that first openeth ye wombe, shalbe 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 to giue an oblation, as it is commanded in the Lawe of the Lorde, a paire of turtle doues, or two yong 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 Hierusalem, whose name was Simeon: this man was iust, and feared God, and waited for the consolation of Israel, and the holy Ghost was vpon 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 it was declared to him from God by the holy Ghost, that he shoulde not see death, before he had seene that Anointed 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 came by the motion of the spirit into the Temple, and when the parents brought in the babe Iesus, to do for him after the custome of the Lawe,	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	Then hee tooke him in his armes, and praised God, and sayd,	he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,	Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29	Lorde, nowe lettest thou thy seruaunt depart in peace, according to thy woorde,	“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 mine eyes haue seene thy saluation,	for my eyes have seen your salvation	For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31	Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people,	that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,	which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32	A light to be reueiled to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy 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 Ioseph and his mother marueiled at those things, which were spoken touching 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 saide vnto Mary his mother, Beholde, this childe is appointed for the fall and rising againe of many in Israel, and for a signe which shalbe spoken against,	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	(Yea and a sworde shall pearce through thy soule) that the thoughts of many heartes may be opened.	(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 Prophetesse, one Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser, which was of a great age, after she had liued with an husband seuen yeeres from her virginitie:	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 she was widowe about foure score and foure yeeres, and went not out of the Temple, but serued God with fastings & prayers, 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	She then coming at the same instant vpon them, confessed likewise the Lord, & spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Hierusalem.	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 when they had performed all thinges according to the lawe of the Lorde, they returned into Galile to their owne citie 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	And the childe grewe, and waxed strong in Spirit, and was filled with wisedome, and the grace of God was with 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	Nowe his parents went to Hierusalem euery yeere, at the feast of the Passeouer.	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 hee was twelue yeere olde, and they were come vp to Hierusalem, after the custome of the feast,	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 had finished the dayes thereof, as they returned, the childe Iesus remained in Hierusalem, and Ioseph knew not, nor his mother,	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 they supposing, that he had bene in the company, went a dayes iourney, and sought him among their kinsfolke, and acquaintance.	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 when they found him not, they turned backe to Hierusalem, and sought 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 came to passe three dayes after, that they found him in the Temple, sitting in the mids of the doctours, both hearing them, and asking them questions:	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	And all that heard him, were astonied at his vnderstanding and answeres.	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	So when they sawe him, they were amased, and his mother said vnto him, Sonne, why hast thou thus dealt with vs? beholde, thy father and I haue sought thee with very heauie hearts.	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	Then said he vnto them, Howe is it that ye sought me? knewe ye not that I must goe about my Fathers busines?	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	But they vnderstoode not the word that he spake 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	Then hee went downe with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subiect to them: and his mother kept all these sayings 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 Iesus increased in wisedome, and stature, and in fauour 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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