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Luke 2

Mary gives birth to Jesus in Bethlehem and lays him in a manger. Angels announce the news to shepherds: a Saviour is born, Christ the Lord. In the temple, Simeon and Anna recognise the child. At twelve, Jesus stays behind in Jerusalem, asking questions among the teachers.

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Key verses

  • Verse 7The Saviour is born in a manger, with no room for him.
  • Verse 11The angel's news: a Saviour is born, Christ the Lord.
  • Verse 14Glory to God and peace on earth.

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.SelectedLuke 2:1Ask

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)SelectedLuke 2:2Ask

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.SelectedLuke 2:3Ask

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:)SelectedLuke 2:4Ask

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.SelectedLuke 2:5Ask

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.SelectedLuke 2:6Ask

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.SelectedLuke 2:7Ask

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.SelectedLuke 2:8Ask

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.SelectedLuke 2:9Ask

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.SelectedLuke 2:10Ask

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.SelectedLuke 2:11Ask

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.SelectedLuke 2:12Ask

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,SelectedLuke 2:13Ask

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.SelectedLuke 2:14Ask

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.SelectedLuke 2:15Ask

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.SelectedLuke 2:16Ask

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.SelectedLuke 2:17Ask

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.SelectedLuke 2:18Ask

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.SelectedLuke 2:19Ask

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.SelectedLuke 2:20Ask

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.SelectedLuke 2:21Ask

And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;SelectedLuke 2:22Ask

(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)SelectedLuke 2:23Ask

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.SelectedLuke 2:24Ask

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.SelectedLuke 2:25Ask

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.SelectedLuke 2:26Ask

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,SelectedLuke 2:27Ask

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,SelectedLuke 2:28Ask

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:SelectedLuke 2:29Ask

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,SelectedLuke 2:30Ask

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;SelectedLuke 2:31Ask

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.SelectedLuke 2:32Ask

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.SelectedLuke 2:33Ask

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;SelectedLuke 2:34Ask

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.SelectedLuke 2:35Ask

And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;SelectedLuke 2:36Ask

And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.SelectedLuke 2:37Ask

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.SelectedLuke 2:38Ask

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.SelectedLuke 2:39Ask

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.SelectedLuke 2:40Ask

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.SelectedLuke 2:41Ask

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.SelectedLuke 2:42Ask

And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.SelectedLuke 2:43Ask

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.SelectedLuke 2:44Ask

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.SelectedLuke 2:45Ask

And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.SelectedLuke 2:46Ask

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.SelectedLuke 2:47Ask

And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.SelectedLuke 2:48Ask

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?SelectedLuke 2:49Ask

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.SelectedLuke 2:50Ask

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.SelectedLuke 2:51Ask

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.SelectedLuke 2:52Ask

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