Luke 2
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
Berean Standard Bible
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 in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.
2This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
2This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
3And everyone went to his own town to register.
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,
4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.
5To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
6And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
6While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
7And she brought forth her firstborn 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 gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths 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 residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
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.
9Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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:
10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
11For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He 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 will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths 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 appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
14Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
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.
15When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.
17And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
17After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.
18And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
18And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
19But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered 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.
20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told 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.
21When the eight days until His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He had been conceived.
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 time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him 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 firstborn male shall be consecrated 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 the sacrifice specified 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.
25Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting 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.
26The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would 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,
27Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,
28He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
28Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
29Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
29“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
30For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
31which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
33And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
33The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about 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;
34Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
35so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
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.
36There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
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 then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
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.
38Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting 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.
39When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.
40And the Child grew and became strong. He was 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,
41Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for 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 according to 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.
43When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.
44And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day’s journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
44Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.
45And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
45When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search 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.
46Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
47And all who heard Him were astounded 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.
48When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”
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?
49“Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house ?”
50And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
50But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.
51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
51Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
52And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.
52And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.
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