Luke 2:1-10 ▼

1 And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world be registered—

2 this census first came to pass when Quirinius was governor of Syria—

3 and all were going to be registered, each to his proper city,

4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Beth-Lehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,

5 to register himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with Child.

6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,

7 and she brought forth her Son—the firstborn, and wrapped Him up, and laid Him down in the manger, because there was not a place for them in the guest-chamber.

8 And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field and keeping the night-watches over their flock,

9 and behold, a messenger of the LORD stood over them, and the glory of the LORD shone around them, and they feared [with] a great fear.

10 And the messenger said to them, “Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all the people,