1
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar 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 Judea, to 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.