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5 to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.
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He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
6 But while they were there, her full time came,
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While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
7 and she gave birth to her first-born son, and wrapped Him round, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
9 when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they were filled with terror.
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An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.
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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
11 For a Saviour who is the Anointed Lord is born to you to-day, in the town of David.
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Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 And this is the token for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."
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This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,
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Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 "Glory be to God in the highest Heavens, And on earth peace among men who please Him!"
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“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 Then, as soon as the angels had left them and returned to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us now go over as far as Bethlehem and see this that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
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When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
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