Luke 2

¹And it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, so that the whole world would be enrolled.

²This was the first enrollment; it was made by the ruler of Syria, Quirinius.

³And all went to be declared, each one to his own city.

⁴Then Joseph also ascended from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

⁵in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

⁶Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.

⁷And 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 at the inn.

⁸And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock.

⁹And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck with a great fear.

¹⁰And the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.

¹¹For today a Savior has been born for you in the city of David: he is Christ the Lord.

¹²And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”

¹³And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the celestial army, praising God and saying,

¹⁴“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men of good will.”

¹⁵And it happened that, when the Angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us cross over to Bethlehem and see this word, which has happened, which the Lord has revealed to us.”

¹⁶And they went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger.

¹⁷Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy.

¹⁸And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.

¹⁹But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

²⁰And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told to them.

²¹And after eight days were ended, so that the boy would be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, just as he was called by the Angel before he was conceived in the womb.

²²And after the days of her purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, in order to present him to the Lord,

²³just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “For every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord,”

²⁴and in order to offer a sacrifice, according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

²⁵And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him.

²⁶And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

²⁷And he went with the Spirit to the temple. And when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, in order to act on his behalf according to the custom of the law,

²⁸he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said:

²⁹“Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.

³⁰For my eyes have seen your salvation,

³¹which you have prepared before the face of all peoples:

³²the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.”

³³And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.

³⁴And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: “Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted.

³⁵And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

³⁶And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.

³⁷And then she was a widow, even to her eighty-fourth year. And without departing from the temple, she was a servant to fasting and prayer, night and day.

³⁸And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.

³⁹And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth.

⁴⁰Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.

⁴¹And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the time of the solemnity of Passover.

⁴²And when he had become twelve years old, they ascended to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast day.

⁴³And having completed the days, when they returned, the boy Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents did not realize this.

⁴⁴But, supposing that he was in the company, they went a day’s journey, seeking him among their relatives and acquaintances.

⁴⁵And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.

⁴⁶And it happened that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, listening to them and questioning them.

⁴⁷But all who listened to him were astonished over his prudence and his responses.

⁴⁸And upon seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: “Son, why have you acted this way toward us? Behold, your father and I were seeking you in sorrow.”

⁴⁹And he said to them: “How is it that you were seeking me? For did you not know that it is necessary for me to be in these things which are of my Father?”

⁵⁰And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them.

⁵¹And he descended with them and went to Nazareth. And he was subordinate to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.

⁵²And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and in age, and in grace, with God and men.

Luke 2

¹And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.

²This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.

³And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.

⁴And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David.

⁵To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

⁶And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

⁷And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn.

⁸And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock.

⁹And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them and the brightness of God shone round about them: and they feared with a great fear.

¹⁰And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people:

¹¹For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying:

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will.

¹⁵And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.

¹⁶And they came with haste: and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.

¹⁷And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.

¹⁸And all that heard wondered: and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.

¹⁹But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

²⁰And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

²¹And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

²²And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:

²³As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:

²⁴And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons:

²⁵And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon: and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Ghost was in him.

²⁶And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

²⁷And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,

²⁸He also took him into his arms and blessed God and said

²⁹Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace:

³⁰Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,

³¹Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:

³²A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel.

³³And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

³⁴And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.

³⁵And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.

³⁶And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.

³⁷And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.

³⁸Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.

³⁹And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

⁴⁰And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him.

⁴¹And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch.

⁴²And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

⁴³And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not.

⁴⁴And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.

⁴⁵And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.

⁴⁶And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions.

⁴⁷And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

⁴⁸And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

⁴⁹And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?

⁵⁰And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.

⁵¹And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.

⁵²And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace with God and men.