Luke 2:1-11 ▼

1 It came to pass in those days, a decree went out from Augustus Caesar, to enroll all the world.

2 This was the first enrollment, Cyrenius being governor of Syria.

3 And all were going forth to enroll, each one into his own city.

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

5 to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy.

6 And it came to pass while they were there the days of her parturition were fulfilled.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped Him in swaddling clothes and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.

8 And the shepherds were in that country, tenting out and keeping guard over their flock by night.

9 And behold an angel of the Lord stood over them and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they feared with great fear.

10 And the angel said to them; Fear not; for behold, I preach unto you the gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people;

11 because this day a Savior is born unto you, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.