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Luke 2:1-14

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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.
1 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.)
2 (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.
3 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:)
4 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.
5 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.
6 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.
7 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.
8 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.
9 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.
10 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.
11 Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
12 This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
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