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Luke 2:1

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

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

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

Luke 2:2

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

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

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

Luke 2:3

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

All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

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

Luke 2:4

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,

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;

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;

Luke 2:5

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

to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being great with child.

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

Luke 2:6

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

It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.

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

Luke 2:7

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.

She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, 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.

Luke 2:8

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

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

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

Luke 2:9

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.

Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

Luke 2:10

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:

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.

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:

Luke 2:11

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

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

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

Luke 2:12

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

This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."

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

Luke 2:13

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

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,

Luke 2:14

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

"Glory to God in the highest, 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.

Luke 2:15

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.

It happened, when the angels went away from them into the sky, that the shepherds said one to another, "Let's go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to 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.

Luke 2:16

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

They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the feeding trough.

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

Luke 2:17

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

When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

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

Luke 2:18

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

All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.

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

Luke 2:19

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

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

Luke 2:20

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

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken to 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.

Luke 2:21

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.

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.

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.

Luke 2:22

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:

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 days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord

Luke 2:23

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

(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens 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),

Luke 2:24

And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written 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 to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said 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 named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.

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 on 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.

Luke 2:26

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.

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit 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.

Luke 2:27

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,

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,

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,

Luke 2:28

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

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

Luke 2:29

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

"Now let you your servant depart, Lord, According to your word, in peace;

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

Luke 2:30

Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,

For my eyes have seen your salvation,

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Luke 2:31

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:

Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

Luke 2:32

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

A light for revelation to the Gentiles, The glory of your people Israel."

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

Luke 2:33

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

Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,

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

Luke 2:34

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;

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.

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;

Luke 2:35

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

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that thoughts out 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.

Luke 2:36

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.

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 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,

Luke 2:37

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

and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn't depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions 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.

Luke 2:38

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.

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.

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.

Luke 2:39

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

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 accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Luke 2:40

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

The child grew, and grew strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.

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

Luke 2:41

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

His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

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

Luke 2:42

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

When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,

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

Luke 2:43

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

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,

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

Luke 2:44

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

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

Luke 2:45

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

When they didn't find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

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

Luke 2:46

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.

It happened, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to 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:

Luke 2:47

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

All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

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

Luke 2:48

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.

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."

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.

Luke 2:49

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?

He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?

Luke 2:50

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

They didn't understand the saying which he spoke to them.

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

Luke 2:51

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.

He went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and 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.

Luke 2:52

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

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

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

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