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Chapter 2
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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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(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor
of Syria.) |
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And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. |
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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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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 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 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 round about them: and they
were sore afraid. |
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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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For unto you is born this day in the city of David
a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. |
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And this shall be a sign unto 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 toward men. |
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And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from
them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another,
Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing
which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known
unto us. |
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And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph,
and the babe lying in a manger. |
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And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the
saying which was told them concerning this child. |
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And all they that heard it wondered at those things
which were told them by the shepherds. |
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But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in
her heart. |
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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising
God for all the things that they had heard and seen,
as it was told unto them. |
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And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising
of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so
named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. |
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And when the days of her purification according to
the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him
to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; |
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(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male
that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) |
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And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is
said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or
two young pigeons. |
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And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name
was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting
for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was
upon him. |
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And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that
he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's
Christ. |
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And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when
the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him
after the custom of the law, |
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Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and
said, |
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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace,
according to thy word: |
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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, |
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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; |
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A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy
people Israel. |
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And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things
which were spoken of him. |
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And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother,
Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again
of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken
against; |
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(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,)
that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. |
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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter
of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great
age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her
virginity; |
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And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years,
which departed not from the temple, but served God with
fastings and prayers night and day. |
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And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise
unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked
for redemption in Jerusalem. |
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And when they had performed all things according to
the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their
own city Nazareth. |
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And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled
with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. |
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Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the
feast of the passover. |
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And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem
after the custom of the feast. |
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And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned,
the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph
and his mother knew not of it. |
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But they, supposing him to have been in the company,
went a day's journey; and they sought him among their
kinsfolk and acquaintance. |
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And when they found him not, they turned back again
to Jerusalem, seeking him. |
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And it came to pass, that after three days they found
him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors,
both hearing them, and asking them questions. |
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And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding
and answers. |
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And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother
said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us?
behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. |
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And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me?
wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? |
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And they understood not the saying which he spake unto
them. |
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And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and
was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these
sayings in her heart. |
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And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour
with God and man. |
