Luke 2 Parallel Bible

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1	At that time, Cesar Augustus published an edict, to make a register of the Roman empire.	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 register was made before Quirinus was prefect 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	all went to be registred, every one to his native city.	And all went to be registered, each to his own town.	And everyone went to their own town to register.
4	so Joseph departed from Nazareth in Galilee, and went into Judea to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and linage 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 registred with Mary, his espoused wife, who was then big 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	now while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered.	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 being brought to bed of her first born, she swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in 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	In that country there were shepherds lying in the open fields, taking their turns to watch the stock in the night;	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	when all of a sudden an angel of the Lord appear'd to them, and a heavenly light shone about them, at which they were greatly affrighted.	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	but the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.	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 the Lord Messiah your saviour is this day born, in the city of David:	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 by this sign shall you know him; you will find the babe swathed, 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	All of a sudden an army of celestial beings join'd the angel, singing praises to 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 heavens, and to men on earth felicity in the divine favour."	“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	As soon as the angels retired back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, let us go to Bethlehem, to see the fact, of which the Lord inform'd 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	accordingly they hasted thither, and found Mary and Joseph with the babe lying in the 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	when they had seen him, they divulged what the angel had told them concerning this child.	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 of it, were surprized at what the shepherds related.	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 considered these things very attentively, and weigh'd every circumstance in her mind, while the shepherds return'd,	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	glorifying and praising God, for having heard and seen every thing exactly as the angel inform'd 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	The eighth day, when the child was to be circumcised, being come, he was named Jesus, the name, which the angel had given before his conception.	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	At length the time appointed by the law of Moses for the purification of women being accomplish'd, they carried the infant to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, according as his law directs,	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	"every first born male-child shall be consecrated 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 offer the sacrifice prescrib'd by the law, which was a pair of turtle-doves, or two young pidgeons.	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	At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.	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	to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah 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	by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf.	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 he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,	he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,	Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29	Lord, thou wilt grant thy servant a happy death, according to thy promise.	“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 have beheld the saviour,	for my eyes have seen your salvation	For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31	whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles,	that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,	which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32	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	Joseph and the mother of Jesus were surprized to hear such things pronounc'd concerning 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	then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny,	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	which like a dart will pierce even thro' your own soul, that thereby the sincerity of many 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	There was likewise one Anna a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was of a great age, and had liv'd in a married state but seven years ever since she was a virgin:	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	being then a widow of about fourscore and four years old: she was assiduously in the temple, night and day religiously employ'd in fastings and prayers:	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 happening to come in just at the same time, she likewise express'd her thanks to the lord, and spoke of Jesus to all those, who expected deliverance in Jerusalem.	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 every thing required by the divine law, they returned into Galilee, to Nazareth their city.	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 child grew in stature and in all the improvements of the mind; he was stor'd with wisdom, and was the object of divine favour.	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	Now his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the paschal feast.	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	when Jesus therefore was twelve years old they went thither, as was customary at the time of that festival.	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	when that was expired, they returned, but the young Jesus staid behind in Jerusalem, without being miss'd either by Joseph or 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	so that they went a whole day's journey, imagining he was somewhere among the company, and then they look'd for him among their relations and acquaintance; but not finding him,	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	they turn'd back to Jerusalem to enquire for him there.	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	three days after they found him in the temple, sitting near the doctors, attending to 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 astonish'd at his understanding and answers.	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	when Joseph and his mother saw him, great was their surprize: and his mother said to him, son, why did you leave us thus? your father and I have been looking for you with great concern.	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	Jesus replied, why were ye so sollicitous about me? don't you know that 'tis my business to be in my father's house?	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 did not comprehend the meaning of that expression.	And they did not understand the saying that he spoke to them.	But they did not understand what he was saying to them.
51	However Jesus went down with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them: and his mother kept all these things 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	in the mean time Jesus increas'd in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.	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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