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Read Luke 2

World English Bible · 52 verses

¹ Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
² This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³ All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵ to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁶ While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁸ There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁹ Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹¹ For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹² This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹³ Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁴ “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁶ They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁷ When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁸ All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
¹⁹ But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁰ The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²¹ When 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²² 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 LordThis verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²³ (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁴ and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁶ It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁷ He 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁸ then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
²⁹ “Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁰ for my eyes have seen your salvation,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³¹ which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³² a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³³ Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁴ Simeon 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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁵ Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁶ 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
³⁹ When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁰ The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴¹ His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴² When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴³ and 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,This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁵ When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁷ All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁴⁹ He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵⁰ They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
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.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.
⁵² And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.This verse is not in this translation's source text (many modern translations omit it). See your Bible's footnote.

Scripture: World English Bible, public domain, eBible.org