1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.⇆ compare2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)⇆ compare3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.⇆ compare4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because (he was of the house and lineage of David: )⇆ compare5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.⇆ compare6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.⇆ compare7And 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.⇆ compare8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.⇆ compare9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.⇆ compare10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.⇆ compare11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord.⇆ compare12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.⇆ compare13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,⇆ compare14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.⇆ compare15And 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.⇆ compare16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.⇆ compare17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.⇆ compare18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.⇆ compare19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.⇆ compare20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.⇆ compare21And 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.⇆ compare22And 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;⇆ compare23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)⇆ compare24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.⇆ compare25And, 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.⇆ compare26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.⇆ compare27And 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,⇆ compare28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,⇆ compare29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:⇆ compare30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,⇆ compare31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;⇆ compare32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.⇆ compare33And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him.⇆ compare34And 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;⇆ compare35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.⇆ compare36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;⇆ compare37And she was a widow of about fourscore and and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.⇆ compare38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.⇆ compare39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.⇆ compare40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.⇆ compare41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.⇆ compare42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.⇆ compare43And 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.⇆ compare44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.⇆ compare45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.⇆ compare46And 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.⇆ compare47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.⇆ compare48And 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.⇆ compare49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?⇆ compare50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.⇆ compare51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.⇆ compare52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.⇆ compare