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Luke 2
DRA
Douay-Rheims (Challoner) · 1752
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World English Bible · 2000
1And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.
1Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
2This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
2This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
3And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David.
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
5To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
5to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
6And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
6And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she 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 watching and keeping the night watches over their flock.
8And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them and the brightness of God shone round about them: and they feared with a great fear.
9And an angel of the Lord stood by 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 that shall be to all the people:
10And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
11For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
11for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.
12And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying:
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 to men of good will.
14Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
15And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
15And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16And they came with haste: and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
16And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
17And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
17And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18And all that heard wondered: and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
18And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
19But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
21And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
21And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:
22And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
23As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy 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),
24And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons:
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 named Simeon: and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Ghost was in him.
25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
26And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, 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 his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
27And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
28He also took him into his arms and blessed God and said
28then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace:
29Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
32A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel.
32A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
33And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
33And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.
34and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary 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;
35And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.
35yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
37and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
38Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
38And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
39And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him.
40And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch.
41And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
42And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
42And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
43And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not.
43and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
44And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
45And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
45and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
46And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions.
46And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
47And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
47and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
48And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
49And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be about my father's business?
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
50And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.