Luke 2

Luke 2:1-50
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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.)
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And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee,
out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because
he was of the house and lineage 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.
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And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about
them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you
good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For to you is born this day in the city of
David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign to you; You 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 toward men. 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 even to Bethlehem, and see
this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. 16And they came with
haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17And when they had seen it,
they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18And all they
that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept
all these things, and pondered 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 to them. 21And 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. 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 Ghost was on him. 26And it was revealed to
him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 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 took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
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Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word: 30For my eyes have
seen your salvation, 31Which you have prepared before the face of all people; 32A light to
lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. 33And Joseph and his mother marveled
at those things which were spoken of him. 34And Simeon blessed them, and said to 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(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your 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 an husband seven
years from her virginity; 37And 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. 38And she
coming in that instant gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked
for redemption in Jerusalem. 39And when they had performed all things according to the law of
the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40And the child grew, and waxed
strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him. 41Now 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 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. 44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought
him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 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 middle of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
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And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48And when they saw
him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us?
behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing. 49And he said to them, How is it that you
sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father's business? 50And they understood not
the saying which he spoke to them.

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