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