Luke 2:1-11 ▼

1 And it was in those days an order came out from Caesar Angustus, for the whole habitable globe to be enrolled.

2 (This enrolling was first, Cyrenius being leader of Syria.)

3 And all went to be enrolled, each in his own city.

4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (for he was of the house and family of David:)

5 To be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, being pregnant.

6 And it was in their being there, the days were completed for her to bring forth.

7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and swathed him, and put him in a manger; for there was no place for them in the inn.

8 And shepherds were in the country, sleeping in the fields, and watching over their flock the watches of the night.

9 And, behold, a messenger of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them: and they fear a great fear.

10 And the messenger said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I announce you good news, great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For this day a Saviour was born to you, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.