Luke 2-3 (Douay-Rheims 1899 American Edition)

Luke 2

 ¹And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.

    ²This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.

    ³And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.

    ⁴And 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,

    ⁵To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

    ⁶And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.

    ⁷And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.

    ⁸And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.

    ⁹And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.

    ¹⁰And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:

    ¹¹For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

    ¹²And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.

    ¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:

    ¹⁴Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.

    ¹⁵And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.

    ¹⁶And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.

    ¹⁷And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.

    ¹⁸And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.

    ¹⁹But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

    ²⁰And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

    ²¹And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.

    ²²And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:

    ²³As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:

    ²⁴And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:

    ²⁵And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.

    ²⁶And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

    ²⁷And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,

    ²⁸He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

    ²⁹Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;

    ³⁰Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,

    ³¹Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:

    ³²A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

    ³³And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

    ³⁴And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;

    ³⁵And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.

    ³⁶And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.

    ³⁷And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.

    ³⁸Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.

    ³⁹And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

    ⁴⁰And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.

    ⁴¹And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,

    ⁴²And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

    ⁴³And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.

    ⁴⁴And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.

    ⁴⁵And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.

    ⁴⁶And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions.

    ⁴⁷And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

    ⁴⁸And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

    ⁴⁹And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business?

    ⁵⁰And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.

    ⁵¹And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.

    ⁵²And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

   

Luke 3

 ¹Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and Philip his brother tetrarch of Iturea, and the country of Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilina;

    ²Under the high priests Annas and Caiphas; the word of the Lord was made unto John, the son of Zachary, in the desert.

    ³And he came into all the country about the Jordan, preaching the baptism of penance for the remission of sins;

    ⁴As it was written in the book of the sayings of Isaias the prophet: A voice of one crying in the wilderness: Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make straight his paths.

    ⁵Every valley shall be filled; and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight; and the rough ways plain;

    ⁶And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.

    ⁷He said therefore to the multitudes that went forth to be baptized by him: Ye offspring of vipers, who hath shewed you to flee from the wrath to come?

    ⁸Bring forth therefore fruits worthy of penance; and do not begin to say, We have Abraham for our father. For I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children to Abraham.

    ⁹For now the axe is laid to the root of the trees. Every tree therefore that bringeth not forth good fruit, shall be cut down and cast into the fire.

    ¹⁰And the people asked him, saying: What then shall we do?

    ¹¹And he answering, said to them: He that hath two coats, let him give to him that hath none; and he that hath meat, let him do in like manner.

    ¹²And the publicans also came to be baptized, and said to him: Master, what shall we do?

    ¹³But he said to them: Do nothing more than that which is appointed you.

    ¹⁴And the soldiers also asked him, saying: And what shall we do? And he said to them: Do violence to no man; neither calumniate any man; and be content with your pay.

    ¹⁵And as the people were of opinion, and all were thinking in their hearts of John, that perhaps he might be the Christ;

    ¹⁶John answered, saying unto all: I indeed baptize you with water; but there shall come one mightier that I, the latchet of whose shoes I am not worthy to loose: he shall baptize you with the Holy Ghost, and with fire:

    ¹⁷Whose fan is in his hand, and he will purge his floor, and will gather the wheat into his barn; but the chaff he will burn with unquenchable fire.

    ¹⁸And many other things exhorting, did he preach to the people.

    ¹⁹But Herod the tetrarch, when he was reproved by him for Herodias, his brother's wife, and for all the evils which Herod had done;

    ²⁰He added this also above all, and shut up John in prison.

    ²¹Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that Jesus also being baptized and praying, heaven was opened;

    ²²And the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily shape, as a dove upon him; and a voice came from heaven: Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased.

    ²³And Jesus himself was beginning about the age of thirty years; being (as it was supposed) the son of Joseph, who was of Heli, who was of Mathat,

    ²⁴Who was of Levi, who was of Melchi, who was of Janne, who was of Joseph,

    ²⁵Who was of Mathathias, who was of Amos, who was of Nahum, who was of Hesli, who was of Nagge,

    ²⁶Who was of Mahath, who was of Mathathias, who was of Semei, who was of Joseph, who was of Juda,

    ²⁷Who was of Joanna, who was of Reza, who was of Zorobabel, who was of Salathiel, who was of Neri,

    ²⁸Who was of Melchi, who was of Addi, who was of Cosan, who was of Helmadan, who was of Her,

    ²⁹Who was of Jesus, who was of Eliezer, who was of Jorim, who was of Mathat, who was of Levi,

    ³⁰Who was of Simeon, who was of Judas, who was of Joseph, who was of Jona, who was of Eliakim,

    ³¹Who was of Melea, who was of Menna, who was of Mathatha, who was of Nathan, who was of David,

    ³²Who was of Jesse, who was of Obed, who was of Booz, who was of Salmon, who was of Naasson,

    ³³Who was of Aminadab, who was of Aram, who was of Esron, who was of Phares, who was of Judas,

    ³⁴Who was of Jacob, who was of Isaac, who was of Abraham, who was of Thare, who was of Nachor,

    ³⁵Who was of Sarug, who was of Ragau, who was of Phaleg, who was of Heber, who was of Sale,

    ³⁶Who was of Cainan, who was of Arphaxad, who was of Sem, who was of Noe, who was of Lamech,

    ³⁷Who was of Mathusale, who was of Henoch, who was of Jared, who was of Malaleel, who was of Cainan,

    ³⁸Who was of Henos, who was of Seth, who was of Adam, who was of God.