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