Luke:2:1-24

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* And it came to pass (5633 ) in those days , that there went out (5627 ) a decree from Caesar Augustus , that all the world should be taxed (5729 ). * (And this taxing was first made (5633 ) when Cyrenius was governor (5723 ) of Syria .) * And all went (5711 ) to be taxed (5745 ), every one into his own city . * And Joseph also went up (5627 ) from Galilee , out of the city of Nazareth , into Judaea , unto the city of David , which is called (5743 ) Bethlehem ; (because he was (5750 ) of the house and lineage of David :) * To be taxed (5670 ) with Mary his espoused (5772 ) wife , being (5752 ) great with child . * And so it was (5633 ), that , while they were (5750 ) there , the days were accomplished (5681 ) that she should be delivered (5629 ). * And she brought forth (5627 ) her firstborn son , and wrapped him in swaddling clothes (5656 ), and laid (5656 ) him in a manger ; because there was (5713 ) no room for them in the inn . * And there were (5713 ) in the same country shepherds abiding in the field (5723 ), keeping (5723 ) watch over their flock by night . * And , lo (5628 ), the angel of the Lord came upon (5627 ) them , and the glory of the Lord shone round about (5656 ) them : and they were sore afraid (5675 ). * And the angel said (5627 ) unto them , Fear (5737 ) not : for , behold (5628 ), I bring you good tidings (5731 ) of great joy , which shall be (5704 ) to all people . * For unto you is born (5681 ) this day in the city of David a Saviour , which is (5748 ) Christ the Lord . * And this shall be a sign unto you ; Ye shall find (5692 ) the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes (5772 ), lying (5740 ) in a manger . * And suddenly there was (5633 ) with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising (5723 ) God , and saying (5723 ), * Glory to God in the highest , and on earth peace , good will toward men . * And it came to pass (5633 ), as the angels were gone away (5627 ) from them into heaven , the shepherds said (5627 ) one to another , Let us now go (5632 ) even unto Bethlehem , and see (5632 ) this thing which is come to pass (5756 ), which the Lord hath made known (5656 ) unto us . * And they came (5627 ) with haste (5660 ), and found (5627 ) Mary , and Joseph , and the babe lying (5740 ) in a manger . * And when they had seen (5631 ) it , they made known abroad (5656 ) the saying which was told (5685 ) them concerning this child . * And all they that heard (5660 ) it wondered (5656 ) at those things which were told (5685 ) them by the shepherds . * But Mary kept (5707 ) all these things , and pondered (5723 ) them in her heart . * And the shepherds returned (5656 ), glorifying (5723 ) and praising (5723 ) God for all the things that they had heard (5656 ) and seen (5627 ), as it was told (5681 ) unto them . * And when eight days were accomplished (5681 ) for the circumcising (5629 ) of the child , his name was called (5681 ) JESUS , which was so named (5685 ) of the angel before he was conceived (5683 ) in the womb . * And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished (5681 ), they brought (5627 ) him to Jerusalem , to present (5658 ) him to the Lord ; * (As it is written (5769 ) in the law of the Lord , Every male that openeth (5723 ) the womb shall be called (5701 ) holy to the Lord ;) * And to offer (5629 ) a sacrifice according to that which is said (5772 ) in the law of the Lord , A pair of turtledoves , or two young pigeons .

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