Luke 2
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)Translation
Douay-Rheims Bible, American Edition (1899)
World English 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 all the world should be enrolled.
2This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
2This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
3All went to enroll themselves, everyone 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,
4Joseph 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,
5To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
5to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
6While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
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.
7She 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.
8And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
8There were shepherds in the same country staying 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.
9Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by 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:
10The 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.
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 today, in David’s city, a Savior, 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.
12This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
13Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army 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, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
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 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.”
16And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
16They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
17And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
17When they saw it, they publicized widely 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.
18All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to 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.
20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was 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 eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given 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:
22When 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 who opens 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.
25Behold, 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.
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.
26It had been revealed to 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,
27He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to 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;
29“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, 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 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 nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
33And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
33Joseph and his mother were marveling 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;
34Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed 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.
35Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts 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.
36There 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 for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions 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.
38Coming 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.
39And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
39When 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.
40The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being 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,
41His 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,
42When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem 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.
43and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
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 looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
45When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking 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.
46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
47All who 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.
48When 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.”
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?
49He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
50They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke 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.
51And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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