2:1 Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 1 , Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2:2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 2 , This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
2:3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 3 , All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
2:4 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;
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 4 , 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;
2:5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 5 , to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
2:6 It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 6 , It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.
2:7 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 7 , 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.
2:8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 8 , There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
2:9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 9 , Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
2:10 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 10 , 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.
2:11 For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 11 , For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
2:12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 12 , This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."
2:13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 13 , Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, On earth peace, good will toward men."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 14 , "Glory to God in the highest, On earth peace, good will toward men."
2:15 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."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 15 , 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."
2:16 They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 16 , They came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
2:17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 17 , When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
2:18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 18 , All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
2:19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 19 , But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
2:20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 20 , The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
2:21 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 21 , 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.
2:22 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
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 22 , 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
2:23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"),
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 23 , (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"),
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."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 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."
2:25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 25 , Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
2:26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.{"Christ" (Greek) and "Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "Anointed One"}
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 26 , It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.{"Christ" (Greek) and "Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "Anointed One"}
2:27 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,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 27 , 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,
2:28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 28 , then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
2:29 "Now you are releasing your servant, Master, According to your word, in peace;
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 29 , "Now you are releasing your servant, Master, According to your word, in peace;
2:30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 30 , For my eyes have seen your salvation,
2:31 Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 31 , Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
2:32 A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of your people Israel."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 32 , A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of your people Israel."
2:33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 33 , Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
2:34 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 34 , 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.
2:35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 35 , Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
2:36 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,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 36 , 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,
2:37 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 37 , 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.
2:38 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 38 , 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.
2:39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 39 , When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
2:40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 40 , The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
2:41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 41 , His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
2:42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 42 , When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
2:43 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,
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 43 , 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,
2:44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 44 , but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
2:45 When they didn't find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 45 , When they didn't find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
2:46 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.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 46 , 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.
2:47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 47 , All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
2:48 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."
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 48 , 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."
2:49 He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 49 , He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
2:50 They didn't understand the saying which he spoke to them.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 50 , They didn't understand the saying which he spoke to them.
2:51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 51 , And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
2:52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
The WEB Book of Luke , Chapter 2 , Verse 52 , And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
