1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. 3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city. 4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David; 5 to enroll himself with Miriam, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth. 7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn. 8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. 9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said to them, "Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. 11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Messiah the Lord. 12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough." 13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,

14 "Glory to God in the highest,

on earth peace, good will toward men."

15 When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, "Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us." 16 They came with haste, and found both Miriam and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough. 17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child. 18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds. 19 But Miriam kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

21 When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Yeshua, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

22 When the days of their purification according to the Torah of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Torah of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the Torah of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."

25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Yeshua, that they might do concerning him according to the requirement of the Torah, 28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29 "Now you are releasing your servant, Master,

according to your word, in peace;

30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,

31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;

32 a light for revelation to the nations,

and the glory of your people Israel."

33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him, 34 and Simeon blessed them, and said to Miriam, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against. 35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

36 There was one Hannah, a prophetess, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day. 38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the Torah of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him. 41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast, 43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Yeshua stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it, 44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions. 47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."

49 He said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?" 50 They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Yeshua increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

1 About that time, Cesar Augustus issued an edict, that all the inhabitants of the empire should be registered.2 (This first register took effect, when Cyrenius was president of Syria.)3 When all went to be registered, every one of his own city,4 Joseph also went from Nazareth, a city of Galilee, to a city of David in Judea, called Bethlehem, (for he was of the house and lineage of David,)5 to be registered, with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was pregnant.6 While they were there, the time came, that she should be delivered.7 And she brought forth her first born son, and swathed him, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the house allotted to strangers.8 Now there were shepherds in the fields in that country, who tended their flocks by turns through the night watches.9 On a sudden, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and a divine glory encompassed them with light, and they were frightened exceedingly.10 But the angel said to them, Fear not; for lo! I bring you good tidings, which shall prove matter of great joy to all the people;11 because today is born to you in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Lord Messiah.12 And by this you shall know him; you shall find a babe in swaddling bands, lying in a manger.13 Instantly the angel was attended by a multitude of the heavenly host, who praised God, saying,14 Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace, and good will amongst men!15 And when the angels returned to heaven, having left the shepherds, these said to one another, Let us go to Bethlehem, and see this which has happened, of which the Lord has informed us.16 And hastening thither, they found Mary and Joseph with the babe, who lay in the manger.17 When they saw this, they published what had been imparted to them, concerning this child.18 And all who heard it, wondered at the things told them by the shepherds.19 But Mary let none of these things escape unobserved, weighing every circumstance within herself.20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all that they had heard and seen, agreeably to what had been declared to them.21 On the eighth day, when the child was circumcised, they called him Jesus, the angel having given him that name, before his mother conceived him.22 And when the time of their purification was expired, they carried him to Jerusalem, as the law of Moses appoints, to present him to the Lord;23 «(as it is written in the law of God,'Every male, who is the first born of his mother, is consecrated to the Lord:')»24 and to offer the sacrifices enjoined in the law, a pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.25 Now there was at Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a just and religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him,26 and had revealed to him, that he should not dies, until he had seen the Lord's Messiah.27 This man came, guided by the Spirit, into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what the law required,28 he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,29 Now, Lord, thou dost in peace dismiss thy servant, according to thy word;30 for my eyes have seen the Saviour,31 whom thou hast provided in the sight of all the world,32 a luminary to enlighten the nations, and to be the glory of Israel thy people.33 And Joseph, and the mother of Jesus heard, with admiration, the things spoken concerning him.34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, This child is destined for the fall and the rise of many in Israel, to serve as a mark for contradiction;35 (yes, you own soul shall be pierced as with a javelin;) that the thoughts of many hearts may be disclosed.36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, in advanced age, who had lived seven years with a husband, whom she married when a virgin;37 and being now a widow about eighty-four years, departed not from the temple, but served God in prayer and fasting night and day;38 she also coming in at that instant, gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke concerning Jesus to all those in Jerusalem who expected redemption.39 After they had performed everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.40 And the child grew, and acquired strength of mind, being filled with wisdom, and adorned with a divine gracefulness.41 Now, the parents of Jesus went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.42 And when he was twelve years old, they having gone thither, according to the usage of the festival, and remained the customary time;43 being on their return, the child Jesus staid behind in Jerusalem, and neither Joseph nor his mother knew it.44 They supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey, and then sought him among their relations and acquaintances;45 but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.46 And after three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.47 And all who heard him, were amazed at his understanding and answers,48 and they beheld him with astonishment. And his mother said to him, Son, why have you treated us thus? Behold, your father and I have sought you with sorrow.49 He answered, Why did you seek me? Did you not know that I must be in the courts of my Father?50 But they did not comprehend his answer.51 And he returned with them to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her memory.52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and stature, and in power with God and man.