Luke 2:1-10

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.[a]
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed,[b] every one into his own city.
4 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:)
5 To be taxed[c] with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 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.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field*, keeping watch[d] over their flock by night.
9 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*.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

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The King James Version is in the public domain.