Lucas 2

1 But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world. 2 The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria. 3 And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city: 4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city Nazareth to Judaea, to David’s city, the which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, 5 to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him as his wife, she being great with child. 6 And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth to her child were fulfilled, 7 and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling-clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 And lo, an angel of the Lord was there by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared with great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people; 11 for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David’s city, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and 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 pleasure in men. 15 And it came to pass, as the angels departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, Let us make our way then now as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. 16 And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger; 17 and having seen it they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things in her mind, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.

21 And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, 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), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord: A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.

25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and as the parents brought in the child Jesus that they might do for him according to the custom of the law, 28 he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace; 30 for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; 32 a light for revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this child is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against; 35 (and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that the thoughts may be revealed from many hearts. 36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers; 38 and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom, and God’s grace was upon him.

41 And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, and they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast 43 and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not of it; 44 but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day’s journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances: 45 and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers and hearing them and asking them questions. 47 And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Child, why hast thou dealt thus with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee distressed. 49 And he said to them, Why is it that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be occupied in my Father’s business? 50 And they understood not the thing that he said to them. 51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was in subjection to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.

1 Y ACONTECIÓ en aquellos días que salió ✝2.1 Hch. 17.7.edicto de parte de Augusto César, que toda la tierra fuese empadronada.

2 Este empadronamiento ✝2.2 Hch. 5.37.primero fué hecho siendo Cirenio ✝2.2 cp. 3.1.gobernador de la Siria.

3 E iban todos para ser empadronados, cada uno á su ciudad.

4 Y subió José de ✝2.4 cp. 1.26,56.Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, á Judea, ✝2.4 1 S. 16.1,4. Jn. 7.42.a la ciudad de David, que se llama Bethlehem, ✝2.4 Mt. 1.16,20. cp. 1.27por cuanto era de la casa y familia de David;

5 Para ser empadronado con María ✝2.5 cp. 1.27.su mujer, desposada con él, la cual estaba encinta.

6 Y aconteció que ✝2.6 Mt. 2.1.estando ellos allí, se cumplieron los días en que ella había de parir.

7 Y parió á su hijo primogénito, y le envolvió en pañales, y acostóle en un pesebre, porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.

8 Y había pastores en la misma tierra, que velaban y guardaban las vigilias de la noche sobre su ganado.

9 Y he aquí el ángel del Señor vino sobre ellos, y la claridad de Dios los cercó de resplandor; ✝2.9 cp. 1.12.y tuvieron gran temor.

10 Mas el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será para todo el pueblo:

11 Que ✝2.11 Is. 9.6.os ha nacido hoy, ✝2.11 ver. 4en la ciudad de David, ✝2.11 Mt. 1.21. Hch. 5.31.un Salvador, ✝2.11 Mt. 1.16 y 16.16.que es CRISTO ✝2.11 cp. 1.43. Hch. 2.36. Fil. 2.11.el Señor.

12 Y esto os será por señal: hallaréis al niño envuelto en pañales, echado en un pesebre.

13 Y repentinamente fué con el ángel ✝2.13 Dn. 7.10.una multitud de los ejércitos celestiales, ✝2.13 Ap. 19.5.que alababan á Dios, y decían:

14 Gloria en las alturas á Dios,

✝ 2.14 cp. 19.38. Ap. 5.13. Y en la tierra ✝2.14 Is. 57.19. Ef. 2.14,17.paz, ✝2.14 Jn. 3.16. Ef. 2.4,7.buena voluntad para con los hombres.

15 Y aconteció que como los ángeles se fueron de ellos al cielo, los pastores dijeron los unos á los otros: Pasemos pues hasta ✝2.15 ver. 4Bethlehem, y veamos esto que ha sucedido, que el Señor nos ha manifestado.

16 Y vinieron apriesa, y hallaron á María, y á José, y al niño acostado en el pesebre.

17 Y viéndolo, hicieron notorio lo que les había sido dicho del niño.

18 Y todos los que oyeron, se maravillaron de lo que los pastores les decían.

19 Mas ✝2.19 ver. 51María guardaba todas estas cosas, confiriéndolas en su corazón.

20 Y se volvieron los pastores glorificando y alabando á Dios de todas las cosas que habían oído y visto, como les había sido dicho.

21 Y ✝2.21 Gn. 17.12.pasados los ocho días para circuncidar al niño, llamaron su nombre ✝2.21 Mt. 1.21. cp. 1.31JESÚS; el cual le fué puesto por el ángel antes que él fuese concebido en el vientre.

22 Y como se cumplieron ✝2.22 Lv. 12.2-6.los días de la purificación de ella, conforme á la ley de Moisés, ✝2.22 ver. 4le trajeron á Jerusalem para presentarle al Señor,

23 (Como está escrito en la ley del Señor: ✝2.23 Ex. 13.2. Nm. 18.15.Todo varón que abriere la matriz, será llamado santo al Señor),

24 Y para dar la ofrenda, conforme á lo que está dicho en la ley del Señor: ✝2.24 Lc. 12.8.un par de tórtolas, ó dos palominos.

25 Y he aquí, había un hombre en Jerusalem, llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y pío, ✝2.25 Is. 40.1. Mr. 15.43.esperaba la consolación de Israel: y el Espíritu Santo era sobre él.

26 Y había recibido respuesta del Espíritu Santo, ✝2.26 He. 11.5.que no vería la muerte antes que viese al Cristo del Señor.

27 Y vino ✝2.27 cp. 4.1.por Espíritu al templo. Y cuando metieron al niño Jesús sus padres en el templo, ✝2.27 ver. 22para hacer por él conforme á la costumbre de la ley,

28 Entonces él le tomó en sus brazos, y bendijo á Dios, y dijo:

1 Simeón y Ana.

2 Jesús y los doctores.

29 ✝ 2.29 Gn. 46.30. Ahora despides, Señor, á tu siervo,

✝ 2.29 ver. 26 Conforme á tu palabra, en paz;

30 Porque ✝2.30 Is. 52.10. cp. 3.6han visto mis ojos tu salvación,

31 ✝ 2.31 Sal. 98.2. La cual has aparejado en presencia de todos los pueblos;

32 Luz para ser revelada ✝2.32 Is. 42.6 y 49.6.a los Gentiles,

Y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel.

33 Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de las cosas que se decían de él.

34 Y los bendijo Simeón, y dijo á su madre María: He aquí, éste ✝2.34 Fil. 1.17.es puesto para ✝2.34 Mt. 21.44.caída y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel; y para señal á la que ✝2.34 Hch. 28.22.será contradicho;

35 Y ✝2.35 Jn. 19.25.una espada traspasará tu alma de ti misma, para que sean manifestados los pensamientos de muchos corazones.

36 Estaba también allí Ana, profetisa, hija de Phanuel, de la tribu de ✝2.36 Jos. 19.24.Aser; la cual había venido en grande edad, y había vivido con su marido siete años desde su virginidad;

37 Y era viuda de hasta ochenta y cuatro años, que no se apartaba del templo, ✝2.37 Hch. 26.7. 1 Ti. 5.5.sirviendo de noche y de día con ✝2.37 cp. 5.33.ayunos y oraciones.

38 Y ésta, sobreviniendo en la misma hora, juntamente confesaba al Señor, y hablaba de él á todos los que ✝2.38 ver. 25esperaban la ✝2.38 cp. 1.68 y 24.21.redención en Jerusalem.

39 Mas como cumplieron todas las cosas según la ley del Señor, se volvieron á ✝2.39 Mt. 2.22,23.Galilea, á ✝2.39 cp. 4.23.su ciudad de Nazaret.

40 Y el niño crecía, y fortalecíase, y se henchía de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios era sobre él.

41 E iban sus padres ✝2.41 1 S. 2.3.todos los años á Jerusalem ✝2.41 Ex. 23.14,15. Dt. 16.1.en la fiesta de la Pascua.

42 Y cuando fué de doce años, subieron ellos á Jerusalem conforme á la costumbre del día de la fiesta.

43 Y acabados ✝2.43 Ex. 12.15.los días, volviendo ellos, se quedó el niño Jesús en Jerusalem, sin saberlo José y su madre.

44 Y pensando que estaba en la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes y entre los conocidos:

45 Mas como no le hallasen, volvieron á Jerusalem buscándole.

46 Y aconteció, que tres días después le hallaron en el templo, sentado en medio de los ✝2.46 cp. 5.17.doctores, oyéndoles y preguntándoles.

47 Y todos los que le oían, se pasmaban de su entendimiento y de sus respuestas.

48 Y cuando le vieron, se maravillaron; y díjole su madre: Hijo, ¿por qué nos has hecho así? He aquí, tu padre y yo te hemos buscado con dolor.

49 Entonces él les dice: ¿Qué hay? ¿por qué me buscabais? ¿No sabíais que en los negocios de ✝2.49 Jn. 2.16.mi Padre me conviene estar?

50 Mas ellos no entendieron las palabras que les habló.

51 Y descendió con ellos, y vino á ✝2.51 ver. 39Nazaret, y estaba sujeto á ellos. Y su madre ✝2.51 ver. 19guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón.

52 Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría, y en edad, y ✝2.52 1 S. 2.26.en gracia para con Dios y los hombres.