Luke:2

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* Now it came to pass in those days , there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus , that all the world should be enrolled . * This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria . * And all went to enroll themselves , each to his own city . * 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 ; * to enroll himself with Mary , his wife , being pregnant . * And it came to pass , while they were there , the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered . * 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 there were shepherds in the same country living in the field , and keeping watch by night over their flock . * And an angel of Yahweh stood by them , and the glory of Yahweh shone around them : and they were greatly afraid . * And the angel said to them , Don 't be afraid ; for look , I bring you (note :){+}(:note ) good news of great joy which will be to all the people : * for there is born to you (note :){+}(:note ) this day in the city of David a Savior , who is Christ the Lord . * And this [will be ] the sign to you (note :){+}(:note ): You {+} will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes , and lying in a manger . * And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God , and saying , * Glory to God in the highest , And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased . * 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 to Bethlehem , and see this thing that has come to pass , which the Lord has made known to us . * And they came in a hurry , and found both Mary and Joseph , and the baby lying in the manger . * And when they saw it , they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child . * And all who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds . * But Mary kept all these sayings , pondering them in her heart . * And 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 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 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 * (as it is written in the law of Yahweh , Every male that opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord ), * and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of Yahweh , A pair of turtledoves , or two young pigeons . * And look , 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 it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit , that he should not see death , before he had seen Yahweh 's Christ . * 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 , * then he received him into his arms , and blessed God , and said , * Now let your slave depart , O Sovereign Yahweh , According to your word , in peace ; * For my eyes have seen your salvation , * Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples ; * A light for revelation to the Gentiles , And the glory of your people Israel . * And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him ; * and Simeon blessed them , and said to Mary his mother , Look , this [child ] is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel ; and for a sign which is spoken against ; * and a sword will pierce through your own soul also ; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed . * 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 she had been a widow even to eighty-four years ), who did not depart from the temple , worshiping with fasts and supplications night and day . * And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God , and spoke of him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem . * And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of Yahweh , they returned into Galilee , to their own city Nazareth . * And the child grew , and waxed strong , filled with wisdom : and the grace of God was on him . * And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover . * And when he was twelve years old , they went up after the custom of the feast ; * and when they had fulfilled the days , as they were returning , the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem ; and his parents didn 't know it ; * but supposing him to be in the company , they went a day 's journey ; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances : * and when they did not find him , they returned to Jerusalem , seeking for him . * And it came to pass , after three days they found him in the temple , sitting among the teachers , both hearing them , and asking them questions : * and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers . * And when they saw him , they were astonished ; and his mother said to him , Child , why have you thus dealt with us ? Look , your father and I sought you sorrowing . * And he said to them , How is it that you (note :){+}(:note ) sought me ? Did you {+} not know that I must be in my Father 's house ? * And they didn 't understand the saying which he spoke to them . * And he went down with them , and came to Nazareth ; and he was subject to them : and his mother kept all [these ] sayings in her heart . * And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature , and in favor with God and men .

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