Lucas 2
Nueva Biblia de las Américas
Nacimiento de Jesús
2 Aconteció en aquellos días que salió un edicto de César(A) Augusto, para que se hiciera un censo de todo el mundo habitado[a](B). 2 Este fue el primer censo que se levantó[b] cuando Cirenio era gobernador de Siria(C). 3 Todos se dirigían a inscribirse en el censo, cada uno a su ciudad. 4 También José subió de Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, a Judea, a la ciudad de David que se llama Belén, por ser él de la casa y de la familia de David(D), 5 para inscribirse junto con María, comprometida para casarse con él, la cual estaba encinta.
6 Sucedió que mientras estaban ellos allí, se cumplieron los días de su alumbramiento. 7 Y dio a luz a su Hijo primogénito(E); lo envolvió en pañales y lo acostó en un pesebre, porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.
Los pastores y los ángeles
8 En la misma región había pastores que estaban en el campo[c], cuidando sus rebaños durante las vigilias de la noche. 9 Y un ángel del Señor se les presentó(F), y la gloria del Señor los rodeó de resplandor, y tuvieron gran temor. 10 Pero el ángel les dijo: «No teman(G), porque les traigo buenas nuevas de gran gozo que serán para todo el pueblo; 11 porque les ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador(H), que es Cristo[d](I) el Señor(J). 12 Esto les servirá de señal(K): hallarán a un Niño envuelto en pañales y acostado en un pesebre».
13 De repente apareció con el ángel una multitud de los ejércitos celestiales, alabando a Dios y diciendo:
14 «Gloria a Dios en las alturas(L),
Y en la tierra paz entre los hombres[e] en quienes Él se complace[f](M)».
15 Cuando los ángeles se fueron[g] al cielo, los pastores se decían unos a otros: «Vayamos, pues, hasta Belén y veamos esto que ha sucedido, que el Señor nos ha dado a saber».
16 Fueron a toda prisa, y hallaron a María y a José, y al Niño acostado en el pesebre. 17 Cuando lo vieron, dieron a saber lo[h] que se les había dicho acerca de este Niño. 18 Y todos los que lo oyeron se maravillaron de las cosas que les fueron dichas por los pastores. 19 Pero María atesoraba todas estas cosas, reflexionando sobre ellas en su corazón(N). 20 Y los pastores se volvieron, glorificando y alabando a Dios(O) por todo lo que habían oído y visto, tal como se les había dicho.
21 Cuando se cumplieron los ocho días para circuncidar al Niño(P), le pusieron por nombre Jesús, el nombre dado por el ángel antes de que Él fuera concebido en el seno materno(Q).
Jesús presentado en el templo
22 Al cumplirse los días para la purificación de ellos, según la ley de Moisés, lo trajeron a Jerusalén para presentar al Niño al Señor(R), 23 (como está escrito en la Ley del Señor: «Todo varón[i] que abra la matriz(S) será llamado santo para el Señor)», 24 y para ofrecer un sacrificio conforme a lo que fue dicho en la Ley del Señor: «Un par de tórtolas o dos pichones(T)».
25 Había en Jerusalén un hombre que se llamaba Simeón. Este hombre, justo(U) y piadoso, esperaba la consolación de Israel(V), y el Espíritu Santo estaba sobre él. 26 Y por el Espíritu Santo se le había revelado(W) que no vería la muerte(X) sin antes ver al Cristo[j] del Señor. 27 Movido por[k] el Espíritu fue al templo. Y cuando los padres del niño Jesús lo trajeron para cumplir por Él[l] el rito de la ley(Y), 28 Simeón tomó al Niño en sus brazos, y bendijo a Dios diciendo:
29 «Ahora, Señor, permite que Tu siervo se vaya
En paz, conforme a Tu palabra(Z);
30 Porque mis ojos han visto Tu salvación(AA)
31 La cual has preparado en presencia de todos los pueblos;
32 Luz de[m] revelación a los gentiles(AB),
Y gloria de Tu pueblo Israel».
33 Y los padres del Niño[n](AC) estaban asombrados de las cosas que de Él se decían. 34 Simeón los bendijo, y dijo a Su madre(AD) María: «Este Niño ha sido puesto para caída y levantamiento[o] de muchos(AE) en Israel, y para ser señal de contradicción, 35 y una espada traspasará aun tu propia alma, a fin de que sean revelados los pensamientos de muchos corazones».
36 Y había una profetisa(AF), Ana, hija de Fanuel, de la tribu de Aser(AG). Ella era de edad muy avanzada[p], y había vivido con su marido(AH) siete años después de su matrimonio[q], 37 y después de viuda, hasta los ochenta y cuatro años. Nunca se alejaba del templo, sirviendo noche y día con ayunos y oraciones(AI). 38 Llegando ella en ese preciso momento[r], daba gracias a Dios y hablaba del Niño a todos los que esperaban la redención de Jerusalén(AJ).
Crecimiento de Jesús
39 Habiendo ellos cumplido con todo conforme a la Ley del Señor, se volvieron a Galilea, a su ciudad de Nazaret(AK). 40 Y el Niño crecía y se fortalecía, llenándose de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios(AL) estaba sobre Él.
El niño Jesús discute con los maestros
41 Los padres de Jesús acostumbraban ir a Jerusalén todos los años a la fiesta de la Pascua(AM). 42 Y cuando Él cumplió doce años, subieron allá conforme a la costumbre de la fiesta. 43 Al regresar ellos, después de haber pasado todos los días de la fiesta(AN), el niño Jesús se quedó en Jerusalén sin que lo supieran Sus padres, 44 y suponiendo que iba en la caravana, anduvieron camino de un día, y comenzaron a buscar a Jesús entre los familiares y conocidos.
45 Cuando no lo encontraron, volvieron y lo buscaron en Jerusalén. 46 Después de tres días lo encontraron en el templo, sentado en medio de los maestros, escuchándolos y haciéndoles preguntas. 47 Todos los que le oían estaban asombrados de Su entendimiento y de Sus respuestas(AO). 48 Cuando Sus padres lo vieron, se quedaron maravillados; y Su madre(AP) le dijo: «Hijo, ¿por qué nos has tratado de esta manera? Mira, Tu padre(AQ) y yo te hemos estado buscando[s] llenos de angustia».
49 Entonces Él les dijo: «¿Por qué me buscaban? ¿Acaso no sabían que me era necesario estar en la casa de Mi Padre(AR)?». 50 Pero ellos no entendieron(AS) las palabras que Él les había dicho. 51 Descendió con sus padres y vino a Nazaret(AT), y continuó sujeto a ellos. Y Su madre(AU) atesoraba todas estas cosas[t] en su corazón(AV). 52 Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría, en estatura[u] y en gracia para con Dios(AW) y los hombres.
Footnotes
- 2:1 I.e. el Imperio romano.
- 2:2 O Esto tuvo lugar como primer censo.
- 2:8 Lit. a campo raso.
- 2:11 I.e. el Mesías.
- 2:14 Lit. de buena voluntad.
- 2:14 Lit. hombres de su agrado.
- 2:15 Lit. se fueron de ellos.
- 2:17 Lit. acerca de la palabra.
- 2:23 I.e. el primogénito.
- 2:26 I.e. al Mesías.
- 2:27 Lit. Y en.
- 2:27 Lit. hacer por Él según.
- 2:32 O para.
- 2:33 Lit. su padre y madre.
- 2:34 O la resurrección.
- 2:36 Lit. avanzada en muchos días.
- 2:36 Lit. de su virginidad.
- 2:38 Lit. a esa hora.
- 2:48 Lit. te buscamos.
- 2:51 Lit. las palabras.
- 2:52 O edad.
Luke 2
Disciples’ Literal New Testament
Mary Gives Birth In Bethlehem, Where She And Joseph Went Because of The Roman Census
2 Now it came about during those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus[a] that all the world should be registered[b]. 2 This first[c] registration took place while Quirinius was being-governor of Syria. 3 And they were all going to register-themselves[d]— each one to his own city[e]. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem— because of his being from the house and family of David— 5 so as to register himself with Mary, the one having been promised-in-marriage to him, being pregnant. 6 And it came about during their being there that the days were fulfilled that she might give-birth. 7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son. And she wrapped Him in swaddling-cloths[f], and laid Him in a manger[g], because there was not a place for them in the inn.
Angels Announce The Birth of The Savior To Shepherds In The Field
8 And shepherds were in the same region, living-in-the-fields and watching over their flock for watches of the night. 9 And an angel of the Lord stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shined around them, and they feared a great fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Do not be fearing. For behold— I am announcing-as-good-news to you a great joy which will be for all the people, 11 because[h] a Savior was born for you today in the city of David, Who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign for you: you will find a baby having been wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger”. 13 And suddenly a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying, 14 “Glory to God in the highest [heavens]. And peace on earth among people of [i] [His] good-will[j]”. 15 And it came about that when the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds were saying to one another, “Let us go now to Bethlehem and see this thing having taken place which the Lord made-known to us”. 16 And they came, having hurried, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby lying in the manger. 17 And having seen Him, they made-known about the thing having been spoken to them about this Child. 18 And all the ones having heard it marveled about the things having been spoken to them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary was preserving[k] all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything which they heard and saw, just as it was spoken to them.
His Name Is Called Jesus
21 And when eight days were fulfilled that they might circumcise Him, His name was indeed called Jesus— the name having been named by the angel before[l] He was conceived in the womb.
The Parents Bring Jesus To The Temple To Redeem Him Before The Lord
22 And when the days of their purification according to the Law of Moses were fulfilled[m], they brought Him up to Jerusalem so as to present Him to the Lord 23 just as it has been written in the Law of the Lord [in Ex 13:2], that “every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”; 24 and that she might give a sacrifice in accordance with the thing having been said in the Law of the Lord [in Lev 12:8]: “a pair of turtledoves or two young ones of pigeons”.
Simeon Recognizes The Child As The Messiah, But a Sword Will Pierce Mary’s Soul
25 And behold— a man was in Jerusalem for whom the name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and reverent[n], waiting-for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he would see the Christ of the Lord. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple. And at the parents bringing-in the child Jesus that they might do for Him according to the thing[o] having become-a-custom from the Law, 28 he also took Him into his arms. And he blessed God, and said, 29 “Now You are releasing Your slave in peace in accordance with Your word, Master, 30 because my eyes saw Your salvation 31 which You prepared in the presence of all the peoples— 32 the light for the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel”. 33 And His father and mother were marveling at the things being spoken about Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold— this One is appointed[p] for[q] the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for[r] a sign being spoken-against[s]— 35 and indeed a sword will pierce the soul of you yourself— so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”.
Anna The Prophet Thanks God For the Child
36 And there was Anna— a prophet, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. This one was advanced in her many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and herself being a widow up-to[t] eighty four years, who was not departing from the temple, serving[u] night and day with fastings and prayers. 38 And having come-upon them at the very hour, she was returning-thanks to God, and was speaking about Him to all the ones waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
The Family Returns To Nazareth In Galilee
39 And when they finished all the things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee— to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the Child was growing and becoming strong, while being filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was upon Him.
In Jerusalem At Age Twelve, Jesus Stays Behind When His Parents Leave For Home
41 And His parents were going to Jerusalem yearly for the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He became twelve years old— they going up in accordance with the custom of the Feast, 43 and having completed the days— during their returning, the boy Jesus stayed-behind in Jerusalem. And His parents did not know it, 44 but having thought that He was in the caravan[v], they went a day’s journey. And they were searching-for Him among the relatives and the acquaintances. 45 And not having found Him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching-for Him.
Jesus Is Found In The Temple Listening To And Questioning The Teachers
46 And it came about after three days that they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening-to them and questioning them. 47 And all the ones listening-to Him were astonished at His understanding and His answers. 48 And having seen Him, they were astounded. And His mother said to Him, “Child, why did you do[w] us like this? Behold— Your father and I were looking-for You, while suffering-pain”. 49 And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking-for Me? Did you not know that I must be in[x] the things of My[y] Father? 50 And they did not understand the thing which He spoke to them. 51 And He went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was being subject to them. And His mother was keeping all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus was advancing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.
Footnotes
- Luke 2:1 This Roman emperor, also known as Octavian, ruled from 27 b.c to a.d. 14.
- Luke 2:1 Or, enrolled, listed on a census roll.
- Luke 2:2 Or, This was the first registration while. This was in about 4 b.c. A second, or a finishing of this first one, took place in a.d. 6, and is mentioned in Act 5:37.
- Luke 2:3 Or, be registered.
- Luke 2:3 This indicates Herod was conducting the census according to Jewish customs.
- Luke 2:7 That is, bands of cloth.
- Luke 2:7 That is, an animal feeding trough in a stall or stable, as in 13:15.
- Luke 2:11 Or, that.
- Luke 2:14 That is, people who are recipients or objects of His good-will, people with whom He is pleased; or, people characterized by good-will toward God. Some manuscripts say ‘earth, good-will among people’.
- Luke 2:14 Or, good-pleasure, favor.
- Luke 2:19 Or, treasuring-up, holding in memory.
- Luke 2:21 In other words, the Child’s Father chose His name.
- Luke 2:22 That is, after 33 more days, Lev 12:1-8.
- Luke 2:25 Or, God-fearing, devout.
- Luke 2:27 Luke is referring to the practice in v 23.
- Luke 2:34 Or, destined.
- Luke 2:34 That is, for the purpose of causing a fall.
- Luke 2:34 That is, for the purpose of becoming a sign.
- Luke 2:34 Or, opposed, contradicted.
- Luke 2:37 Or, until. That is, until her 84th year; or, for 84 years after becoming a widow.
- Luke 2:37 Or, worshiping.
- Luke 2:44 Or, travel-group.
- Luke 2:48 Or, act toward us.
- Luke 2:49 That is, engaged in the interests or business of My Father (answering the stated ‘Why’ question); or, located in the possessions or house of My Father (answering the implied ‘Where’ question).
- Luke 2:49 Note the contrast with ‘your father’ in v 48.
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