Lukas 2
Svenska Folkbibeln
Jesu födelse
2 Och det hände vid den tiden att från kejsar Augustus[a] utgick ett påbud att hela världen skulle skattskrivas. 2 Detta var den första skattskrivningen, och den hölls när Kvirinius[b] var landshövding över Syrien. 3 Alla gav sig då i väg för att skattskriva sig, var och en till sin stad. 4 Så for också Josef från staden Nasaret i Galileen upp till Judeen, till Davids stad som heter Betlehem, eftersom han var av Davids hus och släkt. Han for dit 5 för att skattskriva sig tillsammans med Maria, sin trolovade, som var havande. 6 När de befann sig där var tiden inne då hon skulle föda. 7 Och hon födde sin förstfödde son och lindade honom och lade honom i en krubba, eftersom de inte fick plats i härbärget.
8 I samma trakt uppehöll sig några herdar, som låg ute och vaktade sin hjord om natten. 9 Då stod en Herrens ängel framför dem och Herrens härlighet lyste omkring dem, och de blev mycket förskräckta. 10 Men ängeln sade: "Var inte förskräckta! Se, jag bär bud till er om en stor glädje för hela folket. 11 Ty i dag har en Frälsare blivit född åt er i Davids stad, och han är Messias, Herren.[c] 12 Och detta är tecknet: Ni skall finna ett nyfött barn som är lindat och ligger i en krubba." 13 Och plötsligt var där tillsammans med ängeln en stor himmelsk här som prisade Gud:
14 "Ära vare Gud i höjden
och frid på jorden,
till människor hans välbehag."[d]
15 När änglarna hade farit upp till himlen, sade herdarna till varandra: "Låt oss nu gå till Betlehem och se det som har hänt och som Herren har låtit oss få veta." 16 De skyndade i väg och fann Maria och Josef och barnet som låg i krubban. 17 Och när de hade sett det, berättade de vad som hade sagts till dem om detta barn. 18 Alla som hörde det förundrade sig över vad herdarna berättade för dem. 19 Men Maria bevarade och begrundade allt detta i sitt hjärta. 20 Och herdarna vände tillbaka och prisade och lovade Gud för allt som de hade hört och sett, alldeles som det hade blivit sagt till dem.
Jesu omskärelse
21 När åtta dagar hade gått och barnet skulle omskäras, fick han namnet Jesus, det namn som ängeln hade gett honom innan han blev avlad i sin mors liv.
Jesus bärs fram i templet
22 När tiden för deras rening var förbi, den som var föreskriven i Mose lag, förde de honom upp till Jerusalem för att bära fram honom inför Herren, 23 som det var befallt i Herrens lag: Varje förstfödd son som öppnar moderlivet skall räknas som helgad åt Herren.[e] 24 De skulle även offra ett par turturduvor eller två unga duvor, enligt Herrens lag.
25 På den tiden fanns i Jerusalem en man som hette Simeon. Han var rättfärdig och gudfruktig och väntade på Israels tröst, och den helige Ande var över honom. 26 Och av den helige Ande hade han fått den uppenbarelsen att han inte skulle se döden, förrän han hade sett Herrens Smorde.[f] 27 Ledd av Anden kom han till templet, och när föräldrarna bar in barnet Jesus för att göra med honom som det var sed enligt lagen, 28 tog han honom i sina armar och prisade Gud och sade:
29 "Herre, nu låter du din tjänare sluta sina dagar i frid,
så som du har lovat.
30 Ty mina ögon har sett
din frälsning,
31 som du har berett att skådas
av alla folk,
32 ett ljus som skall uppenbaras
för hedningarna
och en härlighet
för ditt folk Israel."
33 Hans far och mor förundrade sig över det som sades om honom. 34 Och Simeon välsignade dem och sade till hans mor Maria: "Se, denne är satt till fall och upprättelse för många i Israel och till ett tecken som blir motsagt. 35 Ja, också genom din själ skall det gå ett svärd. Så skall det bli uppenbarat vad många människor tänker i sina hjärtan."
36 Där fanns också en profetissa, Hanna, Fanuels dotter, av Asers stam. Hon hade kommit upp i hög ålder. I sju år hade hon levt med sin man från den tid hon var jungfru, 37 och hon var nu änka, åttiofyra år gammal. Hon lämnade aldrig templet utan tjänade Gud med fastor och böner natt och dag. 38 Just i den stunden kom hon fram och prisade Gud och talade om honom för alla dem som väntade på Jerusalems frälsning.
39 Sedan de hade fullgjort allt som var föreskrivet i Herrens lag, vände de tillbaka till sin hemstad Nasaret i Galileen. 40 Och pojken växte till och fylldes av kraft och vishet, och Guds välbehag vilade över honom.
Jesus som tolvåring i templet
41 Hans föräldrar gick varje år vid påskhögtiden upp till Jerusalem. 42 När Jesus var tolv år gick de som vanligt upp till högtiden. 43 Då festdagarna var över och de vände hem, stannade pojken Jesus kvar i Jerusalem, utan att hans föräldrar visste om det. 44 De trodde att han var med i ressällskapet och gick en hel dag innan de började söka efter honom bland släktingar och bekanta. 45 När de inte fann honom, vände de tillbaka till Jerusalem och letade efter honom. 46 Efter tre dagar fann de honom i templet, där han satt mitt ibland lärarna och lyssnade på dem och frågade dem. 47 Och alla som hörde honom häpnade över hans förståndiga svar. 48 När föräldrarna fick se honom blev de bestörta, och hans mor sade till honom: "Mitt barn, varför har du gjort så här mot oss? Din far och jag har varit oroliga och letat efter dig." 49 Då sade han till dem: "Varför har ni letat efter mig? Visste ni inte att jag måste ägna mig åt det som tillhör min Fader?" 50 Men de förstod inte vad han sade till dem. 51 Sedan följde han med dem ner till Nasaret, och han var alltid lydig mot dem. Hans mor bevarade allt detta i sitt hjärta. 52 Och Jesus växte till i vishet, i ålder och välbehag inför Gud och människor.
Footnotes
- Lukas 2:1 kejsar Augustus regerade 31 f. Kr. - 14 e. Kr.
- Lukas 2:2 Kvirinius var den romerske kejsarens särskilde representant i den östra delen av Romarriket under tiden 12 f. Kr. - 16 e. Kr.
- Lukas 2:11 Herren Se not till Rom 10:9.
- Lukas 2:14 människor hans välbehag Annan översättning: "Guds välbehags människor."
- Lukas 2:23 2 Mos l3:2, 12.
- Lukas 2:26 Smorde Messias. Se även not till Matt 1:1.
Luke 2
King James Version
2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 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:)
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 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.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 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.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 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.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
21 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.
22 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;
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
24 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.
25 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.
26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 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,
28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
34 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;
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
36 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;
37 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.
38 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.
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
43 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.
44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46 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.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
48 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.
49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
51 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.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
Luke 2
New King James Version
Christ Born of Mary(A)
2 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. 2 (B)This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria. 3 So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to (C)the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (D)because he was of the house and lineage of David, 5 to be registered with Mary, (E)his betrothed [a]wife, who was with child. 6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. 7 And (F)she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a [b]manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Glory in the Highest
8 Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And [c]behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, (G)and they were greatly afraid. 10 Then the angel said to them, (H)“Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy (I)which will be to all people. 11 (J)For there is born to you this day in the city of David (K)a Savior, (L)who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a [d]manger.”
13 (M)And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
15 So it was, when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they came with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in a manger. 17 Now when they had seen Him, they made [f]widely known the saying which was told them concerning this Child. 18 And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 (Q)But Mary kept all these things and pondered them in her heart. 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and (R)praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them.
Circumcision of Jesus
21 (S)And when eight days were completed [g]for the circumcision of the Child, His name was called (T)Jesus, the name given by the angel (U)before He was conceived in the womb.
Jesus Presented in the Temple
22 Now when (V)the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord 23 (W)(as it is written in the law of the Lord, (X)“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, (Y)“A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Simeon Sees God’s Salvation
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, (Z)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 (AA)see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 So he came (AB)by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
29 “Lord, (AC)now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes (AD)have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 (AE)A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 [h]And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the (AF)fall and rising of many in Israel, and for (AG)a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, (AH)a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer
36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of (AI)Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow [i]of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers (AJ)night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to [j]the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who (AK)looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
The Family Returns to Nazareth
39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 (AL)And the Child grew and became strong [k]in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
The Boy Jesus Amazes the Scholars
41 His parents went to (AM)Jerusalem (AN)every year at the Feast of the Passover. 42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the (AO)custom of the feast. 43 When they had finished the (AP)days, as they returned, the Boy Jesus lingered behind in Jerusalem. And [l]Joseph and His mother did not know it; 44 but supposing Him to have been in the company, they went a day’s journey, and sought Him among their relatives and acquaintances. 45 So when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. 46 Now so it was that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. 47 And (AQ)all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. 48 So when they saw Him, they were amazed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? Look, Your father and I have sought You anxiously.”
49 And He said to them, “Why did you seek Me? Did you not know that I must be (AR)about (AS)My Father’s business?” 50 But (AT)they did not understand the statement which He spoke to them.
Jesus Advances in Wisdom and Favor
51 Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was [m]subject to them, but His mother (AU)kept all these things in her heart. 52 And Jesus (AV)increased in wisdom and stature, (AW)and in favor with God and men.
Footnotes
- Luke 2:5 NU omits wife
- Luke 2:7 feed trough
- Luke 2:9 NU omits behold
- Luke 2:12 feed trough
- Luke 2:14 NU toward men of goodwill
- Luke 2:17 NU omits widely
- Luke 2:21 NU for His circumcision
- Luke 2:33 NU And His father and mother
- Luke 2:37 NU until she was eighty-four
- Luke 2:38 NU God
- Luke 2:40 NU omits in spirit
- Luke 2:43 NU His parents
- Luke 2:51 obedient
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