São Lucas 2

1 Naqueles tempos, apareceu um decreto de César Augusto, ordenando o recenseamento de toda a terra.

2 Esse recenseamento foi feito antes do governo de Quirino, na Síria.

3 Todos iam alistar-se, cada um na sua cidade.

4 Também José subiu da Galileia, da cidade de Nazaré, à Judeia, à Cidade de Davi, chamada Belém, porque era da casa e família de Davi,

5 para se alistar com a sua esposa, Maria, que estava grávida.

6 Estando eles ali, completaram-se os dias dela.

7 E deu à luz seu filho primogênito, e, envolvendo-o em faixas, reclinou-o num presépio; porque não havia lugar para eles na hospedaria.

8 Havia nos arredores uns pastores, que vigiavam e guardavam seu rebanho nos campos durante as vigílias da noite.

9 Um anjo do Senhor apareceu-lhes e a glória do Senhor refulgiu ao redor deles, e tiveram grande temor.

10 O anjo disse-lhes: "Não temais, eis que vos anuncio uma Boa-Nova que será alegria para todo o povo:

11 hoje vos nasceu na Cidade de Davi um Salvador, que é o Cristo Senhor.

12 Isto vos servirá de sinal: achareis um recém-nascido envolto em faixas e posto numa manjedoura".

13 E subitamente ao anjo se juntou uma multidão do exército celeste, que louvava a Deus e dizia:

14 "Glória a Deus no mais alto dos céus e na terra paz aos homens, objetos da benevolência (divina)."

15 Depois que os anjos os dei­xaram e voltaram para o céu, falaram os pastores uns com os outros: "Vamos até Belém e vejamos o que se realizou e o que o Senhor nos manifestou".

16 Foram com grande pressa e acharam Maria e José, e o menino deitado na manjedoura.

17 Vendo-o, contaram o que se lhes havia dito a respeito deste menino.

18 Todos os que os ouviam admi­ravam-se das coisas que lhes contavam os pastores.

19 Maria conservava todas essas palavras, meditando-as no seu coração.

20 Voltaram os pastores, glorificando e louvando a Deus por tudo o que tinham ouvido e visto, e que estava de acordo com o que lhes fora dito.

21 Completados que foram os oito dias para ser circuncidado o menino, foi-lhe posto o nome de Jesus, como lhe tinha chamado o anjo, antes de ser concebido no seio materno.

22 Concluídos os dias da sua purificação segundo a Lei de Moisés, levaram-no a Jerusalém para o apresentar ao Senhor,

23 conforme o que está escrito na Lei do Senhor: "Todo primogênito do sexo masculino será consagrado ao Senhor" (Ex 13,2);

24 e para oferecerem o sacrifício prescrito pela Lei do Senhor, um par de rolas ou dois pombinhos.

25 Ora, havia em Jerusalém um homem chamado Simeão. Esse homem, justo e piedoso, esperava a consolação de Israel, e o Espírito Santo estava nele.

26 Fora-lhe revelado pelo Espírito Santo que não morreria sem primeiro ver o Cristo do Senhor.

27 Impelido pelo Espírito Santo, foi ao templo. E tendo os pais apresentado o menino Jesus, para cumprirem a respeito dele os preceitos da Lei,

28 tomou-o em seus braços e louvou a Deus nestes termos:

29 "Agora, Senhor, deixai o vosso servo ir em paz, segundo a vossa palavra.

30 Porque os meus olhos viram a vossa salvação

31 que preparastes diante de todos os povos,

32 como luz para iluminar as nações, e para a glória de vosso povo de Israel".

33 Seu pai e sua mãe estavam admirados das coisas que dele se diziam.

34 Simeão abençoou-os e disse a Maria, sua mãe: "Eis que este menino está destinado a ser uma causa de queda e de soerguimento para muitos homens em Israel, e a ser um sinal que provocará contradições,

35 a fim de serem revelados os pensamentos de muitos corações. E uma espada transpas­sa­rá a tua alma".

36 Havia também uma profetisa chamada Ana, filha de Fanuel, da tribo de Aser; era de idade avançada.

37 Depois de ter vivido sete anos com seu marido desde a sua virgindade, ficara viú­va e agora, com oitenta e quatro anos, não se apartava do templo, servindo a Deus noite e dia em jejuns e orações.

38 Chegando ela à mesma hora, louvava a Deus e falava de Jesus a todos aqueles que em Jerusalém esperavam a libertação.

39 Após terem observado tudo segundo a Lei do Senhor, voltaram para a Galileia, à sua cidade de Nazaré.

40 O menino ia crescendo e se fortificava: estava cheio de sabedoria, e a graça de Deus repousava nele.

41 Seus pais iam todos os anos a Jerusalém para a festa da Páscoa.

42 Tendo ele atingido doze anos, subiram a Jerusalém, segundo o costume da festa.

43 Acabados os dias da festa, quando voltavam, ficou o menino Jesus em Jerusalém, sem que os seus pais o percebessem.

44 Pensando que ele estivesse com os seus companheiros de comitiva, andaram caminho de um dia e o buscaram entre os parentes e conhecidos.

45 Mas não o encontrando, voltaram a Jerusalém, à procura dele.

46 Três dias depois o acharam no templo, sentado no meio dos doutores, ouvindo-os e interrogando-os.

47 Todos os que o ouviam estavam maravilhados da sabedoria de suas respostas.

48 Quando eles o viram, ficaram admirados. E sua mãe disse-lhe: "Meu filho, que nos fizeste?! Eis que teu pai e eu andávamos à tua procura, cheios de aflição".

49 Respondeu-lhes ele: "Por que me procurá­veis? Não sabíeis que devo ocupar-me das coisas de meu Pai?".

50 Eles, porém, não compreen­deram o que ele lhes dissera.

51 Em seguida, desceu com eles a Nazaré e lhes era submisso. Sua mãe guardava todas essas coisas no seu coração.

52 E Jesus crescia em estatura, em sabedoria e graça, diante de Deus e dos homens. (= Mt 3,1-12 = Mc 1,1-8)

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7 And 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. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15 And 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 unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21 And 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. 22 And 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 openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 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. 25 And, 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 upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And 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, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And 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. 36 And 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; 37 And 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. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And 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. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And 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. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And 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. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.