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To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
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And she brought forth her first-born 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 there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were in great fear.
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And the angel said to them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.
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For to you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
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And this [shall be] a sign to you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, lying in a manger.
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
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Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards men.
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And it came to pass, when the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to us.