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Jesus is born

At that time, Caesar Augustus made a law. He told his men to count everyone who lived in the countries that he ruled.[a]

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  1. 2:1 ‘Caesar’ was the most important Roman ruler. He lived in Rome, the capital city. Many countries in the world came under Rome's authority.

About this time Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation.

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