LUK-2:1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a

decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

LUK-2:2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was

governor of Syria.)

LUK-2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

LUK-2:4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of

Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called

Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

LUK-2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great

with child.

LUK-2:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days

were accomplished that she should be delivered.

LUK-2:7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him

in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there

was no room for them in the inn.

LUK-2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in

the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

LUK-2:9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the

glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore

afraid.

LUK-2:10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I

bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all

people.

LUK-2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a

Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

LUK-2:12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the

babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

LUK-2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of

the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

LUK-2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good

will toward men.

LUK-2:15 And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from

them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now

go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass,

 which the Lord hath made known unto us.

LUK-2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph,

and the babe lying in a manger.

LUK-2:17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the

saying which was told them concerning this child.

LUK-2:18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things

which were told them by the shepherds.

LUK-2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in

her heart.

LUK-2:20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God

for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told

unto them.

LUK-2:21 And when eight days were accomplished for the

circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was

so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

LUK-2:22 And when the days of her purification according to the

law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem,

to present [him] to the Lord;

LUK-2:23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male

that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

LUK-2:24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is

said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young

pigeons.

LUK-2:25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name

[was] Simeon; and the same man [was] just and devout, waiting

for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

LUK-2:26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he

should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

LUK-2:27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the

parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the

custom of the law,

LUK-2:28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and

said,

LUK-2:29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,

according to thy word:

LUK-2:30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

LUK-2:31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

LUK-2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy

people Israel.

LUK-2:33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things

which were spoken of him.

LUK-2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother,

Behold, this [child] is set for the fall and rising again of

many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;

LUK-2:35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,)

that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

LUK-2:36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of

Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had

lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;

LUK-2:37 And she [was] a widow of about fourscore and four years,

 which departed not from the temple, but served [God] with

fastings and prayers night and day.

LUK-2:38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise

unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for

redemption in Jerusalem.

LUK-2:39 And when they had performed all things according to the

law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city

Nazareth.

LUK-2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled

with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

LUK-2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the

feast of the passover.

LUK-2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to

Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

LUK-2:43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned,

the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his

mother knew not [of it].

LUK-2:44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company,

went a day's journey; and they sought him among [their] kinsfolk

and acquaintance.

LUK-2:45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to

Jerusalem, seeking him.

LUK-2:46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found

him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both

hearing them, and asking them questions.

LUK-2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his

understanding and answers.

LUK-2:48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother

said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold,

thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

LUK-2:49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me?

wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

LUK-2:50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto

them.

LUK-2:51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and

was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in

her heart.

LUK-2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in

favour with God and man.

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