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And
it came to pass in those days, that
there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed
.
Now
it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus ,
that all the world should be enrolled
.
(And
this taxing
was first made when Cyrenius
was governor of Syria. )
This was the
first enrolment
made when Quirinius
was governor of Syria.
And all went to be
taxed
, every one into
his own city.
And all went to enrol
themselves
, every one to
his own city.
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 :)
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to
the city of David, which is called Bethlehem ,
because he was of the house and family
of David ;
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 :
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.
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.
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,
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
.
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.
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.
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.
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.
But Mary kept all these things
, and
pondered
them in her heart.
But Mary kept all these sayings
, pondering
them in her heart.
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.
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.
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 ;
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 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) ,
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 ,
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.
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.
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,
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,
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;
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people
;
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples
;
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.
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 ;
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;
(
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.
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 ,
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 ;
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;
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 :
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.
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 :
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.
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.
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
?
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
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.
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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