Luke 2:1-11

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 .

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

3 And all went to be taxed , 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 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 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.

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

Footnotes

• [a]. taxed: or, enrolled
• [b]. taxed: or, inrolled
• [c]. taxed: or, inrolled
• [d]. watch: or, the night watches