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1 Now in those days, a decree went out from
Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the
first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to
enroll themselves, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is
called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; 5 to
enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being
pregnant.
6 While they were there, the day had come for her
to give birth. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in
bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for
them in the inn. 8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the
field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 Behold, an angel of
the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they
were terrified. 10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I
bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For
there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 This
is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a
feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the
heavenly army praising God, and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
on earth peace, good will toward men.”
15 When the angels went away from them into the
sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see
this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 They
came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the
feeding trough. 17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying
which was spoken to them about this child. 18 All who heard it wondered at
the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept
all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned,
glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen,
just as it was told them.
21 When eight days were fulfilled for the
circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the
angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 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 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord,
“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), Exodus 13:2,12
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.” Leviticus 12:8
25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose
name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation
of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him
by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s
Christ. 27 He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought
in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom
of the law, 28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and
said,
29 “Now you are releasing your servant, Master,
according to your word, in peace;
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared before the face of all
peoples;
32 a light for revelation to the nations,
and the glory of your people Israel.”
33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the
things which were spoken concerning him, 34 and Simeon blessed them, and
said to 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. 35 Yes,
a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may
be revealed.”
36 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, 37 and she had been a widow for
about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with
fastings and petitions night and day. 38 Coming up at that very hour, she
gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for
redemption in Jerusalem.
39 When they had accomplished all things that
were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own
city, Nazareth. 40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in
spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. 41 His
parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to
Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, 43 and when they had
fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in
Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it, 44 but supposing him to
be in the company, they went a day’s journey, and they looked for him among their
relatives and acquaintances. 45 When they didn’t find him, they returned
to Jerusalem, looking for him. 46 After three days they found him in the
temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them, and
asking them questions. 47 All who heard him were amazed at his
understanding and his answers. 48 When they saw him, they were astonished,
and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold,
your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
49 He said to them, “Why were you looking for me?
Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?” 50 They didn’t
understand the saying which he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with
them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all
these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men.
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