Luke 2:1-10 ▼

1 NOW it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that the whole land should be registered.

2 (And this first enrolment was made by Cyrenius, afterwards governor of Syria)

3 And all went to be registered, every one to his own city.

4 Then Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David;

5 to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child.

6 And it came to pass, while they were there, that her time was up, that she should be delivered.

7 And she brought forth a son, her first-born, and wrapped him in swaddling-clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were shepherds in that country abiding in the open air, and keeping guard over their flock by night.

9 And, behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were exceedingly affrighted.

10 And the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.