Luke.2.1-Luke.2.20
Luke.2.1
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Luke.2.1
About that time Caesar Augustus ordered a census to be taken throughout the Empire.
Luke.2.1
In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
Luke.2.1
And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
Luke.2.1
At that time the Roman emperor, Augustus, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the Roman Empire.
Luke.2.2
And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Luke.2.2
This was the first census when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Luke.2.2
(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
Luke.2.2
This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.
Luke.2.2
(This was the first census taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
Luke.2.3
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Luke.2.3
Everyone had to travel to his own ancestral hometown to be accounted for.
Luke.2.3
And everyone went to his own town to register.
Luke.2.3
So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
Luke.2.3
All returned to their own towns to register for this census.
Luke.2.4
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Luke.2.4
So Joseph went from the Galilean town of Nazareth up to Bethlehem in Judah, David's town, for the census. As a descendant of David, he had to go there.
Luke.2.4
So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
Luke.2.4
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 lineage of David,
Luke.2.4
And because Joseph was a descendant of King David, he had to go to Bethlehem in Judea, David's ancient home. He traveled there from the village of Nazareth in Galilee.
Luke.2.5
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Luke.2.5
He went with Mary, his fianc�, who was pregnant.
Luke.2.5
He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
Luke.2.5
to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
Luke.2.5
He took with him Mary, his fiance, who was obviously pregnant by this time.
Luke.2.6
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Luke.2.6
While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
Luke.2.6
While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
Luke.2.6
So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
Luke.2.6
And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.
Luke.2.7
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.
Luke.2.7
She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel.
Luke.2.7
and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke.2.7
And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke.2.7
She gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him snugly in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the village inn.
Luke.2.8
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luke.2.8
There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep.
Luke.2.8
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
Luke.2.8
Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luke.2.8
That night some shepherds were in the fields outside the village, guarding their flocks of sheep.
Luke.2.9
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.
Luke.2.9
Suddenly, God's angel stood among them and God's glory blazed around them. They were terrified.
Luke.2.9
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Luke.2.9
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
Luke.2.9
Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord's glory surrounded them. They were terribly frightened,
Luke.2.10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke.2.10
The angel said, "Don't be afraid. I'm here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide:
Luke.2.10
But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Luke.2.10
Then the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
Luke.2.10
but the angel reassured them. "Don't be afraid!" he said. "I bring you good news of great joy for everyone!
Luke.2.11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Luke.2.11
A Savior has just been born in David's town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master.
Luke.2.11
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
Luke.2.11
For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke.2.11
The Savior--yes, the Messiah, the Lord--has been born tonight in Bethlehem, the city of David!
Luke.2.12
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Luke.2.12
This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."
Luke.2.12
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
Luke.2.12
And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
Luke.2.12
And this is how you will recognize him: You will find a baby lying in a manger, wrapped snugly in strips of cloth!"
Luke.2.13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luke.2.13
At once the angel was joined by a huge angelic choir singing God's praises:
Luke.2.13
Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
Luke.2.13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
Luke.2.13
Suddenly, the angel was joined by a vast host of others--the armies of heaven--praising God:
Luke.2.14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Luke.2.14
Glory to God in the heavenly heights, Peace to all men and women on earth who please him.
Luke.2.14
"Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom his favor rests."
Luke.2.14
"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"
Luke.2.14
"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to all whom God favors. "
Luke.2.15
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.
Luke.2.15
As the angel choir withdrew into heaven, the sheepherders talked it over. "Let's get over to Bethlehem as fast as we can and see for ourselves what God has revealed to us."
Luke.2.15
When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
Luke.2.15
So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us."
Luke.2.15
When the angels had returned to heaven, the shepherds said to each other, "Come on, let's go to Bethlehem! Let's see this wonderful thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about."
Luke.2.16
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Luke.2.16
They left, running, and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger.
Luke.2.16
So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
Luke.2.16
And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger.
Luke.2.16
They ran to the village and found Mary and Joseph. And there was the baby, lying in the manger.
Luke.2.17
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
Luke.2.17
Seeing was believing. They told everyone they met what the angels had said about this child.
Luke.2.17
When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child,
Luke.2.17
Now when they had seen Him, they made widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child.
Luke.2.17
Then the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.
Luke.2.18
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Luke.2.18
All who heard the sheepherders were impressed.
Luke.2.18
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
Luke.2.18
And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Luke.2.18
All who heard the shepherds' story were astonished,
Luke.2.19
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Luke.2.19
Mary kept all these things to herself, holding them dear, deep within herself.
Luke.2.19
But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke.2.19
But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart.
Luke.2.19
but Mary quietly treasured these things in her heart and thought about them often.
Luke.2.20
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Luke.2.20
The sheepherders returned and let loose, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen. It turned out exactly the way they'd been told!
Luke.2.20
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
Luke.2.20
Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
Luke.2.20
The shepherds went back to their fields and flocks, glorifying and praising God for what the angels had told them, and because they had seen the child, just as the angel had said.
