Luke 2
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1 And it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, so that the whole world would be enrolled.
2 This was the first enrollment; it was made by the ruler of Syria, Quirinius.
3 And all went to be declared, each one to his own city.
4 Then Joseph also ascended from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
6 Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.
7 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 at the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock.
9 And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck with a great fear.
10 And the Angel said to them: "Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.
11 For today a Saviour has been born for you in the city of David: he is Christ the Lord.
12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the celestial army, praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will."
15 And it happened that, when the Angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us cross over to Bethlehem and see this word, which has happened, which the Lord has revealed to us."
16 And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger.
17 Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy.
18 And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told to them.
21 And after eight days were ended, so that the boy would be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, just as he was called by the Angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And after the days of her purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, in order to present him to the Lord,
23 just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "For every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord,"
24 and in order to offer a sacrifice, according to what is said in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
27 And he went with the Spirit to the temple. And when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, in order to act on his behalf according to the custom of the law,
28 he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said:
29 "Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples:
32 the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel."
33 And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: "Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted.
35 And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.
37 And then she was a widow, even to her eighty-fourth year. And without departing from the temple, she was a servant to fasting and prayer, night and day.
38 And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth.
40 Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the time of the solemnity of Passover.
42 And when he had become twelve years old, they ascended to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast day.
43 And having completed the days, when they returned, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents did not realize this.
44 But, supposing that he was in the company, they went a day's journey, seeking him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45 And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46 And it happened that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, listening to them and questioning them.
47 But all who listened to him were astonished over his prudence and his responses.
48 And upon seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: "Son, why have you acted this way toward us? Behold, your father and I were seeking you in sorrow."
49 And he said to them: "How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?"
50 And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them.
51 And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men.
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Luke 2
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1It was the time when Caesar Augustus issued a decree that there should be a census of everyone in the Roman Empire. 2This was the first census under governor Quirinius of Syria. 3So everybody went to their own city to be registered. 4Joseph was descended from King David, so he left Nazareth in Galilee to go to Bethlehem, the city of David, in Judea. 5He went to register there, together with Mary, who was pledged in marriage to him and expecting a baby. 6While they were there, the time came for her to have her baby. 7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him up in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger because the inn had no rooms left.
8Nearby some shepherds were spending the night out in the fields, keeping watch over their flocks. 9An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone all around them. They were scared out of their wits!
10“Don't be afraid!” the angel told them. “I'm here to bring you good news that will make the all the people really glad. 11The Savior has been born to you today, here in David's city. He is the Messiah, the Lord. 12You will recognize him by this sign: you will find the child wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” 13Suddenly many heavenly beings appeared, praising God, saying,
14“Glory to the God of heaven, and on earth peace to those who please him!”
15After the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let's go to Bethlehem and see what's happened concerning these things the Lord has told us about.”
16They hurried there and found Mary, Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger. 17After they'd seen for themselves, they spread the news of what had happened and what they had been told about this baby. 18All those who heard about it were amazed at what the shepherds told them. 19But Mary was careful to remember all the things that had happened and often thought about them. 20The shepherds went back to watching their flocks, glorifying and thanking God for all that they'd heard and seen, for it was just as they'd been told.
21After eight days, the time came for the baby to be circumcised, and he was named Jesus. This was the name given to him by the angel before he had even been conceived. 22When the time of their purification according to the law of Moses was finished, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, 23as the law of the Lord states, “Every firstborn son must be dedicated to the Lord.”#2:23. Quoting Exodus 13:2. 24There they made a sacrifice, as God's law also states, of “a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons.”#2:24. Quoting Leviticus 12:8.
25Living in Jerusalem at that time was a man called Simeon. Simeon did what was good and was very devout. He was waiting expectantly for the hope of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would not die before he saw the Lord's Messiah.#2:26. Or “Christ.” 27Following the Spirit's leading, he went to the Temple. When Jesus' parents brought in the little boy to be dedicated as required by the Law, 28Simeon took Jesus in his arms, thanked God, and said,
29“Lord and Master, now you can let your servant die in peace as you promised, 30because I have seen for myself your salvation 31which you have prepared for everyone. 32He is a light that will show you to the nations, the glory of your people Israel.” 33Jesus' father and mother were shocked at what Simeon said about him.
34Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Jesus' mother Mary, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and many to rise. He is a sign from God that many will reject, 35revealing what they really think. For you it will feel like a sword piercing right through you.”
36Anna the prophetess also lived in Jerusalem. She was the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. She had been married for seven years, 37and then she had been widowed. She was eighty-four years old. She spent her time at the Temple in worship, fasting and praying. 38She came up to them right at that moment, and began praising God. She spoke about Jesus to all those who were looking forward to the time when God would set Jerusalem free.
39Once they had completed everything God's law required, they returned to their home town of Nazareth in Galilee. 40The child grew strong, and was very wise. God's blessing was with him.
41Jesus' parents traveled to Jerusalem every year for the Passover festival. 42When Jesus was twelve years old, they went to the festival as they always did. 43When the festival had finished and it was time to return home, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem, but his parents didn't realize this. 44They assumed he was with all the others traveling home. A day passed before they started looking for him among their friends and relatives. 45When they couldn't find him they returned to Jerusalem to look for him there. 46It was three days before they found him in the Temple. He was sitting among the religious teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47All who heard him speak were surprised by his understanding and his answers.
48His parents were totally confused when they saw what he was doing. His mother asked him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I—we've been worried sick! We've been looking everywhere for you!”
49“Why is it that you were looking for me?” Jesus replied. “Didn't you know I should be here in my Father's house?” 50But they didn't understand what he meant. 51Then he went back with them to Nazareth, and did what he was told. His mother kept a careful note of everything that happened. 52Jesus grew steadily wiser and stronger, favored both by God and by the people.
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