1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
3(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
4(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
5And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
6And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
7And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
8And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
9To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
10To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
11And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
12And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
13And 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.
14And 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.
15And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
16And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
17And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
18And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
19And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
20And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
21For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
22For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
23And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
24And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
25And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
26And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
27Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
28Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
29And 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.
30And 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.
31And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
32And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
33And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
34And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
35And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
36And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
37But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
38But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
39And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
40And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
41And 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.
42And 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.
43And 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;
44And 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;
45(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
46(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
47And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
48And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
49And, 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.
50And, 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.
51And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
52And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
53And 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,
54And 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,
55Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
56Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
57Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
58Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
59For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
60For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
61Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
62Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
63A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
64A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
65And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
66And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
67And 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;
68And 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;
69(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
70(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
71And 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;
72And 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;
73And 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.
74And 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.
75And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
76And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
77And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
78And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
79And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
80And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
81Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
82Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
83And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
84And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
85And 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.
86And 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.
87But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
88But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
89And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
90And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
91And 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.
92And 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.
93And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
94And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
95And 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.
96And 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.
97And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
98And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?
99And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
100And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
101And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
102And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
103And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
104And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.