1Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.2This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.3And everyone went to his own town to register.All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.6While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.7And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.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.And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.8And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.9Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.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.And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.12And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.13And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”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.And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.17After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.18And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.21When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived.When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.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.And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.22And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the LordWhen the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the LordAnd 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;And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord23(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),24and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”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.”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.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.25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.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.And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.26The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.27Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,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,And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,for my eyes have seen your salvation,For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,31which You have prepared in the sight of all people,which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.33The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.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;and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;35so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.36There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,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;And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,37and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.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.and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.38Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.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.And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.39When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.40And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.41Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.42And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;43When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,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.and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;44Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:45When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.46Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.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.And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:47And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.48When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”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.And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.49“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?50But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.51Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.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.And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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