LU-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.
LU-2:2 ([And] this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was
governor of Syria.)
LU-2:3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
LU-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:)
LU-2:5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great
with child.
LU-2:6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days
were accomplished
that she should be delivered.
LU-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.
LU-2:8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in
the field,
keeping watch over their flock by night.
LU-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.
LU-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.
LU-2:11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a
Saviour, which is
Christ the Lord.
LU-2:12 And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the
babe wrapped in
swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
LU-2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of
the heavenly host
praising God, and saying,
LU-2:14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good
will toward men.
LU-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.
LU-2:16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph,
and the babe
lying in a manger.
LU-2:17 And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad the
saying which
was told them concerning this child.
LU-2:18 And all they that heard [it] wondered at those things
which were told
them by the shepherds.
LU-2:19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered [them] in
her heart.
LU-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.
LU-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.
LU-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;
LU-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;)
LU-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.
LU-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.
LU-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.
LU-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,
LU-2:28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and
said,
LU-2:29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy
word:
LU-2:30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
LU-2:31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
LU-2:32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy
people Israel.
LU-2:33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things
which were spoken
of him.
LU-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;
LU-2:35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,)
that the
thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
LU-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;
LU-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.
LU-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.
LU-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.
LU-2:40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled
with wisdom:
and the grace of God was upon him.
LU-2:41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the
feast of the
passover.
LU-2:42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to
Jerusalem after the
custom of the feast.
LU-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].
LU-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.
LU-2:45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to
Jerusalem,
seeking him.
LU-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.
LU-2:47 And all that heard him were astonished at his
understanding and
answers.
LU-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.
LU-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?
LU-2:50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto
them.
LU-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.
LU-2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in
favour with God and
man.
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