Luke 2:1-5 ▼

1 At that time, Cesar Augustus published an edict, to make a register of the Roman empire.

2 (this register was made before Quirinus was prefect of Syria.)

3 all went to be registred, every one to his native city.

4 so Joseph departed from Nazareth in Galilee, and went into Judea to the city of David, called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and linage of David,

5 in order to be registred with Mary, his espoused wife, who was then big with child.