Luke 2:15-21

New Life Version

The Shepherds Go to Bethlehem

¹⁵ The angels went from the shepherds back to heaven. The shepherds said to each other, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see what has happened. The Lord has told us about this.” ¹⁶ They went fast and found Mary and Joseph. They found the Baby lying in a place where cattle are fed. ¹⁷ When they saw the Child, they told what the angel said about Him. ¹⁸ All who heard it were surprised at what the shepherds told them. ¹⁹ But Mary hid all these words in her heart. She thought about them much. ²⁰ The shepherds went back full of joy. They thanked God for all they had heard and seen. It happened as the angel had told them.

Jesus Taken to the House of God

²¹ When eight days were over, they did the religious act of becoming a Jew on the Child. He was named Jesus. This name was given to Him by the angel when Mary was told He was to be born.