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Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all the people were on their way to register for the census, each to his own city.

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David 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 Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant.

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

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.

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.

In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night.

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.

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 so the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for 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.

for today in the city of David there has been born for you 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.

"And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army of angels praising God and saying,

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased."

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

When the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let's go straight to Bethlehem, then, 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 they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

When they had seen Him, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

And all who heard it were amazed about the things which were told them by the shepherds.

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been 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 when eight days were completed so that it was time for His circumcision, He was also named Jesus, the name 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 the days for their purification according to the Law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

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;

(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: "EVERY FIRSTBORN MALE THAT 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;)

and to offer a sacrifice according to what has been stated in the Law of the Lord: "A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES OR TWO YOUNG DOVES."

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 there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon 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 it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would 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 he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him 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,

then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

"Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace, According to Your word;

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

A light for revelation for the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel."

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

And Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be opposed—

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 a sword will pierce your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage,

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 then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave the temple grounds, serving night and day with fasts and prayers.

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 at that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak about Him to all those who were looking forward to the redemption of 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 when His parents had completed everything in accordance with the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Now the Child continued to grow and to become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the favor 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.

His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

And when He was twelve years old, they went up there 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 as they were returning, after spending the full number of days required, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware of 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.

Instead, they thought that He was somewhere in the caravan, and they went a day's journey; and then they began looking 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.

And when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for Him.

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst 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 all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

When Joseph and Mary saw Him, they were bewildered; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been 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 He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to 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 yet they on their part did not understand the statement which He had made to them.

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued to be subject to them; and His mother treasured all these things 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 Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.