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Josephalsowent up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of Davidwhich is calledBethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
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When the angels had goneaway from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to oneanother, "Let us gostraight to Bethlehemthen, and seethisthing that has happenedwhich the Lord has madeknown to us."
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And wheneightdays had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then calledJesus, the namegiven by the angelbefore He was conceived in the womb.
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And there was a man in Jerusalemwhosename was Simeon; and thisman was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the HolySpirit was upon him.
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And Simeonblessed them and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed -
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And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husbandsevenyearsafter her marriage,
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At that verymoment she came up and began givingthanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to allthose who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
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When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mothersaid to Him, "Son, why have You treated us thisway? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiouslylooking for You."