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2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
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2 (This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
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3 And everyone went to his own town to register.
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3 And everyone went to his own town to register.
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4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
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4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
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5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
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5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
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6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
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6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
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7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
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8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
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9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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9 An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
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10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid. I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
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11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
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11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord.
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12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
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12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
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| Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
Scripture quoted by permission. Quotations designated (NIV) are from THE HOLY BIBLE: NEW INTERNATIONAL VERSION®. NIV®. Copyright © 1973, 1978, 1984 by Biblica. All rights reserved worldwide. (New International Version Bible Online) |
