Luke 2:1-10 ▼

1 Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole empire should be enrolled.

2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of 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;

5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him, being pregnant.

6 It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.

7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son, and wrapped him with pieces of cloth, and placed him in a feeding trough, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

9 And look, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

10 The angel said to them, |Do not be afraid, for see, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.