Luke 2

1And 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.) 3And all went to be taxed, each one into his own city. 4And 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 family of David) 5to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6And so it was that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7And 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. 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, behold, [the] angel of the Lord came upon them, and [the] clarity of [the] Lord shone round about them, and they feared greatly. 10But the angel said unto them, Fear not; for, behold, I bring you [a] gospel of great joy, which shall be to all the people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David [a] Saviour, who is Christ [the] Lord. 12And this [shall be] a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will in man. 15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go unto Bethlehem and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known unto us. 16And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger. 17And when they had seen [it], they made known abroad that which had been told them concerning this child. 18And all those that heard [it] marvelled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things, pondering [them] in her heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, which he was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22And 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 opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord) 24and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. 25And, 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 Spirit was upon him. 26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he should see the Christ of [the] Lord. 27And 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, 28then he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said, 29Lord, now let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, 30for mine eyes have seen thy saving health, 31which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples: 32a light to be revealed unto the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. 33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34And 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. 36And 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 [her] husband seven years from her virginity, 37and she [was] a widow eighty-four years, who departed not from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord and spoke of him to all those that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39And when they had completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee to their own city Nazareth. 40And the child grew and was comforted of [the] Spirit, filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon him. 41And his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43And having completed the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not [of it]. 44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey, and they sought him among [their] kinsfolk and acquaintances. 45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46And 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. 47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48And 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. 49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that it behooves me to be about my Father's business? 50And they understood not the word which he spoke unto them. 51And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject unto them, but his mother kept all these things in her heart. 52And Jesus increased in wisdom and [in] age and in grace with God and men.: