Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible RHE
New Revised Standard NRS
1 And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.
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In those days a decree went out from Emperor Augustus that all the world should be registered.
2 This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
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This was the first registration and was taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
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All went to their own towns to be registered.
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 family of David.
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Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David.
5 To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
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He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child.
6 And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
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While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.
7 And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes 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 son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock.
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In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them and the brightness of God shone round about them: and they feared with a great fear.
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Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people:
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But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people:
11 For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
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to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.
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This will be a sign for you: you will find a child wrapped in bands of cloth and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying:
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will.
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"Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors!"
15 And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
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When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."
16 And they came with haste: and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
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So they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the child lying in the manger.
17 And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
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When they saw this, they made known what had been told them about this child;
18 And all that heard wondered: and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
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and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
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But Mary treasured all these words and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
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The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
21 And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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After eight days had passed, it was time to circumcise the child; and he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:
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When the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:
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(as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male shall be designated as holy to the Lord"),
24 And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons:
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and they offered a sacrifice according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."
25 And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon: and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Ghost was in him.
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Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
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It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
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Guided by the Spirit, Simeon came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law,
28 He also took him into his arms and blessed God and said
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Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace:
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"Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace, according to your word;
30 Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
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for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
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which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel.
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a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for glory to your people Israel."
33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
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And the child's father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.
34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall and for the resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign which shall be contradicted.
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Then Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, "This child is destined for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be opposed
35 And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.
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so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too."
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser. She was far advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
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There was also a prophet, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
37 And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
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then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple but worshiped there with fasting and prayer night and day.
38 Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord: and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
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At that moment she came, and began to praise God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
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When they had finished everything required by the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him.
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The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch.
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Now every year his parents went to Jerusalem for the festival of the Passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
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And when he was twelve years old, they went up as usual for the festival.
43 And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not.
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When the festival was ended and they started to return, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.
44 And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day’s journey and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
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Assuming that he was in the group of travelers, they went a day's journey. Then they started to look for him among their relatives and friends.
45 And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
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When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for him.
46 And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them and asking them questions.
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After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
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And all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48 And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? Behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
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When his parents saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, "Child, why have you treated us like this? Look, your father and I have been searching for you in great anxiety."
49 And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be about my father’s business?
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He said to them, "Why were you searching for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"
50 And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
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But they did not understand what he said to them.
51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
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Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them. His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace with God and men.
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And Jesus increased in wisdom and in years, and in divine and human favor.