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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.
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In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
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(This was the first census that took place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
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And everyone went to their own town to register.
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:)
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So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David.
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
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While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
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.
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and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at 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.
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An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
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