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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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This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
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And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
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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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To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
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And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
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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.