Luke 2:7,12,16 - Compare All Versions
Luke 2:7 NIV (New International Version)
and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2:12 NIV (New International Version)
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 NIV (New International Version)
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
Luke 2:7 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)
And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.
Luke 2:7 NLT (New Living Translation)
She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no lodging available for them.
Luke 2:12 NLT (New Living Translation)
And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 NLT (New Living Translation)
They hurried to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.
Luke 2:7 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
Then she gave birth to her firstborn son, and she wrapped him tightly in cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
Luke 2:12 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)
They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the manger.
Luke 2:7 KJV (King James Version)
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.
Luke 2:12 KJV (King James Version)
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke 2:16 KJV (King James Version)
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:7 NKJV (New King James Version)
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12 NKJV (New King James Version)
And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 NKJV (New King James Version)
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Luke 2:6-7 MSG (The Message)
While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel.
Luke 2:8-12 MSG (The Message)
There were shepherds camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:15-18 MSG (The Message)
As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the shepherds talked it over. “Let’s get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us.” They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child. All who heard the shepherds were impressed.
Luke 2:7 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)
And they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.
Luke 2:7 AMP (Amplified Bible)
and she gave birth to her Son, her firstborn; and she wrapped Him in [swaddling] cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no [private] room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12 AMP (Amplified Bible)
And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.” [1 Sam 2:34; 2 Kin 19:29; Is 7:14]
Luke 2:16 AMP (Amplified Bible)
So they went in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the Baby as He lay in the manger.
Luke 2:7 NET (New English Translation)
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12 NET (New English Translation)
This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:16 NET (New English Translation)
So they hurried off and located Mary and Joseph, and found the baby lying in a manger.