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Luke 2:1

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

Now it came about in those days that an order went out from Caesar Augustus that there was to be a numbering of all the world.

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

Luke 2:2

This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

This was the first numbering, which was made when Quirinius was ruler of Syria.

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

Luke 2:3

And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.

And all men went to be numbered, everyone to his town.

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

Luke 2:4

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;

And Joseph went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judaea, to Beth-lehem, the town of David, because he was of the house and family of David,

And 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,

Luke 2:5

to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.

To be put on the list with Mary, his future wife, who was about to become a mother.

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

Luke 2:6

And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

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

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

Luke 2:7

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 she had her first son; and folding him in linen, she put him to rest in the place where the cattle had their food, because there was no room for them in the house.

And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:8

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

And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.

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

Luke 2:9

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 an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining round about them: and fear came on them.

And 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.

Luke 2:10

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:

And the angel said, Have no fear; for truly, I give you good news of great joy which will be for all the people:

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

Luke 2:11

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

For on this day, in the town of David, a Saviour has come to birth, who is Christ the Lord.

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

Luke 2:12

And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

And this is the sign to you: you will see a young child folded in linen, in the place where the cattle have their food.

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

Luke 2:13

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 great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,

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

Luke 2:14

Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

Glory to God in the highest, and on the earth peace among men with whom he is well pleased.

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

Luke 2:15

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 when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the keepers of the sheep said to one another, Let us go now to Beth-lehem, and see this thing which has come about, which the Lord has made clear to us.

And 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.

Luke 2:16

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

And they came quickly, and saw Mary and Joseph, and the child in the place where the cattle had their food.

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

Luke 2:17

And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

And when they saw it, they gave them an account of the things which had been said to them about the child.

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

Luke 2:18

And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

And all those to whose ears it came were full of wonder at the things said by the keepers of the sheep.

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

Luke 2:19

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

But Mary kept all these words in her heart, and gave much thought to them.

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

Luke 2:20

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.

Then the keepers of the sheep went back, giving glory and praise to God for all the things which had come to their ears and which they had seen, as it had been said to them.

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

Luke 2:21

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, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.

And 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.

Luke 2:22

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

And when the necessary days for making them clean by the law of Moses had come to an end, they took him to Jerusalem to give him to the Lord

And 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:

Luke 2:23

(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 says in the law of the Lord, Every mother's first male child is to be holy to the Lord),

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

Luke 2:24

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.

And to make an offering, as it is ordered in the law of the Lord, of two doves or other young birds.

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

Luke 2:25

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 there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him.

And 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.

Luke 2:26

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 had knowledge, through the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death till he had seen the Lord's Christ.

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

Luke 2:27

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,

And full of the Spirit he came into the Temple; and when the father and mother came in with the child Jesus, to do with him what was ordered by the law,

And 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,

Luke 2:28

then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Then he took him in his arms and gave praise to God and said,

He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

Luke 2:29

Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

Now you are letting your servant go in peace, O Lord, as you have said;

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

Luke 2:30

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

For my eyes have seen your salvation,

Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,

Luke 2:31

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

Which you have made ready before the face of all nations;

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:

Luke 2:32

A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.

A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

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

Luke 2:33

And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

And his father and mother were full of wonder at the things which were said about him.

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

Luke 2:34

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;

And Simeon gave them his blessing and said to Mary, his mother, See, this child will be the cause of the downfall and the lifting up of great numbers of people in Israel, and he will be a sign against which hard words will be said;

And 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;

Luke 2:35

yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.

(And a sword will go through your heart;) so that the secret thoughts of men may come to light.

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

Luke 2:36

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 there was one, Anna, a woman prophet, the daughter of Phanuel, of the family of Asher (she was very old, and after seven years of married life

And 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.

Luke 2:37

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.

She had been a widow for eighty-four years); she was in the Temple at all times, worshipping with prayers and going without food, night and day.

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

Luke 2:38

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 coming up at that time, she gave praise to God, talking of him to all those who were waiting for the freeing of Jerusalem.

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

Luke 2:39

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 when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where they were living.

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

Luke 2:40

And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

And the child became tall and strong and full of wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

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

Luke 2:41

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

And every year his father and mother went to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

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

Luke 2:42

And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;

And when he was twelve years old, they went up, as their way was, to the feast;

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

Luke 2:43

and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;

And when the days of the feast came to an end and they were going back, the boy Jesus was still in Jerusalem, but they had no knowledge of it:

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

Luke 2:44

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 in the belief that he was with some of their number, they went a day's journey; and after looking for him among their relations and friends,

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

Luke 2:45

and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.

And seeing that he was not there, they went back to Jerusalem, to make search for him.

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

Luke 2:46

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 after three days they came across him in the Temple, seated among the wise men, giving ear to their words and putting questions to them.

And 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.

Luke 2:47

and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

And all to whose ears it came were full of wonder at his knowledge and the answers which he gave.

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

Luke 2:48

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 when they saw him they were surprised, and his mother said to him, Son, why have you done this to us? see, your father and I have been looking for you with sorrow.

And 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.

Luke 2:49

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 he said to them, Why were you looking for me? was it not clear to you that my right place was in my Father's house?

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

Luke 2:50

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

And his words seemed strange to them.

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

Luke 2:51

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 he went down with them and came to Nazareth; and did as he was ordered: and his mother kept all these words in her heart.

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

Luke 2:52

And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.

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

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