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.

1 Neil päevil sündis, et keiser Augustus andis käsu üles kirjutada kogu maailm.

2 See üleskirjutus oli esimene ja toimus, kui Küreenius oli Süüria maavalitseja.

3 Ja k

4 Siis läks ka Joosep Galileast Naatsareti linnast üles Juudamaale Taaveti linna, mida hüütakse Petlemaks, sest ta oli pärit Taaveti kojast ning soost,

5 ennast laskma kirja panna ühes Maarja, oma kihlatud naisega, kes oli käima peal.

6 Aga nende seal olles sai aeg täis, et Maarja pidi maha saama,

7 ja Ta t

8 Ja seal paigus oli karjaseid väljal öitsis pidamas valvet öösel oma karja juures.

9 Ja Issanda Ingel astus nende ette ja Issanda auhiilgus paistis nende ümber, ja nemad kartsid üliväga.

10 Ja Ingel ütles neile: „Ärge kartke! Sest vaata, ma kuulutan teile suurt r

11 sest teile on täna Taaveti linnas sündinud

12 Ja see olgu teile tunnuseks: te leiate lapse mähitud ja s

13 Ja äkitselt oli Ingliga ühes taeva s

14 „Au olgu Jumalale k

15 Kui siis Inglid olid läinud nende juurest ära taevasse, ütlesid karjased üksteisele: „Läki nüüd Petlemma ja vaadakem seda asja, mis on sündinud, mis Issand on meile teada annud!"

16 Ja nad tulid t

17 Aga kui nad seda nägid, teatasid nad asjast, mis neile oli üteldud selle lapsukese kohta.

18 Ja k

19 Ent Maarja pidas k

20 Ja karjased läksid tagasi Jumalale au andes ja Teda kiites k

21 Ja kui kaheksa päeva täis sai ja Laps pidi ümber l

22 Ja kui nende puhastuspäevad täis said Moosese käsu

23 nagu on kirjutatud Issanda käsu

24 - ja tuua ohver, nagu Issanda käsu

25 Ja vaata, Jeruusalemas oli mees, Siimeon nimi. See mees oli

26 Temale oli Püha Vaim ilmutanud, et ta ei näe surma, enne kui ta on näinud Issanda V

27 Ja ta tuli Vaimu sunnil pühakotta. Ja kui vanemad Lapsukese Jeesuse sinna t

28 siis ta v

29 „Issand, nüüd Sa lased Oma sulase rahus minna Oma s

30 sest mu silmad on näinud Sinu päästet,

31 mille Sa oled valmistanud k

32 valguseks, mis peab ilmuma paganaile ja auhiilguseks Oma rahvale Iisraelile!"

33 Ja Ta isa ja Ema panid imeks, mida Temast räägiti.

34 Ja Siimeon

35 ent Sinu Omastki hingest peab m

36 Ja seal oli naisprohvet Anna, Fanueli tütar, Aaseri suguharust. See oli väga elatanud ja oli elanud oma mehega seitse aastat pärast oma neitsip

37 ja tema oli lesk, ligi kaheksakümmend neli aastat vana. See ei läinud ära pühakojast, vaid teenis Jumalat paastumiste ja palvetamistega ööd ja päevad.

38 Tema tuli sinna samal tunnil ja ülistas Jumalat ning k

39 Ja kui nad olid l

40 Aga Lapsuke kasvas ja sai tugevaks ning täitus tarkusega. Ja Jumala arm oli Tema peal.

41 Ja Tema vanemad käisid iga aasta Jeruusalemas paasapühil.

42 Ja kui Ta sai kaheteistkümneaastaseks, läksid nad üles Jeruusalemma pühadeaja kommet mööda.

43 Ja kui pärast nende päevade möödumist nad olid kodu poole minemas, jäi Laps Jeesus Jeruusalemma; ja Tema vanemad ei pannud seda tähele.

44 Nad arvasid Tema olevat kaasteekäijate seas, ja käisid ühe ühe päeva tee ning otsisid Teda sugulaste ja tuttavate juurest;

45 ja kui nad Teda ei leidnud, läksid nad tagasi Jeruusalemma ja otsisid Teda sealt.

46 Ja kolme päeva pärast sündis, et nad Ta leidsid pühakojas istumast

47 Aga k

48 Ja Teda nähes ehmusid Tema vanemad väga, ja Ta Ema ütles Temale: „Poeg, miks Sa oled meile n

49 siis Ta ütles neile: „Miks te Mind otsite? Eks te teadnud, et Ma pean olema selles, mis on Mu Isa Oma?"

50 Aga nemad ei m

51 Ja ta läks ühes nendega ja tuli Naatsaretti ja oli neile allaheitlik. Ja Tema Ema pidas k

52 Ja Jeesus edenes tarkuses ja pikkuses ja armus Jumala ja inimeste juures.