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Lukas 2
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Jesus föds i Betlehem
2 Vid den här tiden hade kejsaren Augustus gett order om att hela världen skulle skattskrivas. 2 Det var den första skattskrivningen, och den gjordes när Quirinius var landshövding i Syrien.
3 Var och en fick då resa till sin hemstad för att registrera sig. 4 Eftersom Josef tillhörde Davids ätt, reste han från staden Nasaret i Galileen till Davids stad Betlehem i Judeen. 5 Han tog med sig Maria, som han var trolovad med, och som nu väntade barn.
6 Men medan de var där blev det dags för henne att föda, 7 och hon födde sitt första barn, en pojke. Hon lindade honom sedan med tygstycken[a] och lade honom i en krubba, för det fanns inte plats för dem inne i värdshuset.
Några herdar besöker Jesus
8 Samma natt var några herdar ute och vaktade sina får på fälten om natten. 9 Då stod plötsligt en Herrens ängel framför dem, och Herrens härlighet lyste omkring dem. De blev fruktansvärt rädda, 10 men ängeln sa till dem: ”Var inte rädda! Jag kommer till er med ett budskap om en stor glädje som gäller hela folket. 11 Inatt har en Frälsare fötts åt er i Betlehem, Davids stad. Han är Messias[b], Herren. 12 Det här är ett tecken för er: ni ska finna ett lindat barn som ligger i en krubba.” 13 Och plötsligt var ängeln omgiven av en stor himmelsk här som prisade Gud:
14 ”Ära till Gud i höjden,
och frid på jorden, till dem som hans välvilja vilar över.”
15 När änglarna hade farit tillbaka upp till himlen, sa herdarna till varandra: ”Kom! Vi måste gå till Betlehem och se det som har hänt och som Herren har låtit oss få veta!”
16 Så skyndade de iväg och fann Maria och Josef och det nyfödda barnet som låg i krubban. 17 Och när de hade sett barnet, berättade de för alla vad som hade sagts till dem om detta barn. 18 Alla förvånades över herdarnas berättelse, 19 men Maria lade allt detta på minnet och begrundade det i sitt hjärta.
20 Herdarna vände sedan tillbaka och hyllade och ärade Gud för allt de hade fått höra och se. Allt var precis så som det hade sagts dem.
21 Åtta dagar senare, när pojken skulle omskäras, fick han heta Jesus, det namn som ängeln gav honom innan hans mor blev gravid.
Maria och Josef tar med Jesus till templet
22 När det sedan var dags för föräldrarnas rening[c] enligt Moses lag, tog de med Jesus till Jerusalem för att bära fram honom inför Herren. 23 Det står nämligen i Herrens lag att varje förstfödd son som kommer ur moderlivet ska helgas åt Herren.[d] 24 Samtidigt bar de fram offret, som enligt Herrens lag skulle vara ett par turturduvor eller två unga duvor.
25 Vid den här tiden var en man som hette Symeon i Jerusalem, en rättfärdig och from man som väntade på Israels tröst och var fylld av den heliga Anden. 26 Den heliga Anden hade uppenbarat för honom att han inte skulle dö förrän han hade sett Herrens Messias.
27 Ledd av Anden kom han till templet, och när föräldrarna kom med barnet Jesus för att göra som sed var enligt lagen, 28 tog han barnet i sin famn och prisade Gud och sa:
29 ”Herre, nu kan jag, din tjänare, dö i frid,
så som du har lovat!
30 För nu har jag med egna ögon sett din frälsning,
31 som du har berett inför alla folk,
32 ett ljus som ska uppenbaras för hedningarna
och ge ära åt ditt folk Israel.”
33 Hans far och mor var mycket förvånade över vad som sades om honom. 34 Symeon välsignade dem och sa till hans mor Maria: ”Det här barnet ska bli till fall och upprättelse för många i Israel och till ett tecken man strider om. 35 Också genom din egen själ ska ett svärd gå. Så ska avslöjas vad många tänker i sina hjärtan.”
36 Där fanns också en profetissa, som hette Hanna, dotter till Fanuel från Ashers stam. Hon var nu gammal. Hon hade varit gift i sju år när hon var ung 37 och sedan levt som änka tills hon nu var åttiofyra år. Hon lämnade aldrig templet utan var där dag och natt och tjänade Gud genom fasta och bön.
38 Just då kom Hanna dit och började tacka och prisa Gud. Hon berättade om Jesus för alla som väntade på att Jerusalem skulle återlösas.
39 När föräldrarna sedan hade gjort allt det som Herrens lag föreskriver, återvände de till sin hemstad Nasaret i Galileen. 40 Där växte pojken upp och blev stark och fylld av visdom. Och Guds nåd var med honom.
Jesus talar med lärarna i templet
41 Jesus föräldrar brukade varje år gå till Jerusalem vid påskhögtiden[e]. 42 Och när Jesus var tolv år gick de dit som vanligt. 43 Men då festen var över och de skulle vända tillbaka hem igen stannade pojken Jesus kvar i Jerusalem utan att föräldrarna visste om det.
44 Föräldrarna gick en hel dag utan att sakna honom, för de trodde att han var med i ressällskapet. Men sedan började de fråga efter honom bland släktingar och vänner. 45 Och när de inte kunde hitta honom någonstans, vände de tillbaka till Jerusalem för att leta efter honom där.
46 Efter tre dagars letande hittade de honom till sist i templet, där han satt mitt bland lärarna och lyssnade på dem och ställde frågor. 47 Alla som hörde honom förvånades över hans intelligens och hans svar.
48 Hans föräldrar visste inte vad de skulle tro, så förvånade var de, och Maria sa: ”Barn, hur kunde du göra så mot oss? Din far och jag har varit så oroliga och letat överallt efter dig!”
49 ”Varför har ni letat efter mig?” frågade han. ”Visste ni inte att jag måste ägna mig åt det som tillhör min Fader?” 50 Men de förstod inte vad han menade.
51 Sedan följde han med dem hem till Nasaret och lydde dem i allt. Men hans mor bevarade allt detta i sitt hjärta. 52 Jesus blev äldre och visare för varje dag och var älskad av både Gud och människor.
Footnotes
- 2:7 De nyfödda hade inga kläder, utan lindades in i tyg.
- 2:11 Kristus, se not till Matt 1:1.
- 2:22 Fyrtio dagar efter födseln om det var en pojke. Jfr 3 Mos 12:2-8.
- 2:23 Den som föddes först, både bland boskapen och bland människorna, skulle tillhöra Gud. Djuret offrades, medan barnet, om det var en pojke, skulle tjäna Gud. För ett barn offrades ett djur. Jfr 2 Mos 13:2,13 och 4 Mos 18:15.
- 2:41 Se not till Matt 26:2.
Lukasevangeliet 2
Svenska Folkbibeln 2015
Lukasevangeliet 2
Svenska Folkbibeln 2015
Jesu födelse
2 Och det hände vid den tiden att från kejsar Augustus[a] utgick ett påbud att hela världen[b] skulle skattskrivas. 2 Detta var den första skattskrivningen[c], och den hölls när Quirinius[d] styrde i Syrien. 3 Alla gick då för att skattskriva sig, var och en till sin stad.
4 (A) Så reste också Josef från staden Nasaret i Galileen upp till Judeen, till Davids stad som kallas Betlehem, eftersom han var av Davids hus och släkt. 5 Han kom för att skattskriva sig tillsammans med Maria, sin trolovade som var havande.
6 Medan de befann sig där var tiden inne för henne att föda, 7 (B) och hon födde sin son, den förstfödde. Hon lindade honom och lade honom i en krubba, eftersom det inte fanns plats för dem i gästrummet[e].
8 I samma trakt fanns 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 rädda. 10 Men ängeln sade: "Var inte rädda! Jag bär bud till er om en stor glädje för hela folket: 11 I dag har en Frälsare fötts åt er i Davids stad. Han är Messias, Herren[f]. 12 Och detta är tecknet för er: Ni ska 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:
15 När änglarna hade lämnat dem och återvänt till himlen, sade herdarna till varandra: "Vi måste gå in till Betlehem och se det som har hänt och som Herren låtit oss veta!" 16 De skyndade i väg och fann Maria och Josef och barnet som låg i krubban. 17 När de hade sett det, berättade de vad som var sagt till dem om detta barn. 18 Alla som hörde det förundrades över vad herdarna berättade för dem. 19 Men Maria bevarade och begrundade allt detta i sitt hjärta.
20 Och herdarna vände hem och prisade och lovade Gud för allt de fått höra och se, just så som det hade blivit sagt till dem.
Jesu omskärelse
21 (D) När åtta dagar hade gått och barnet skulle omskäras fick han namnet Jesus, det namn som ängeln hade gett honom innan han blev till[h] i sin mors liv.
Jesus bärs fram i templet
22 (E) När tiden var inne för deras rening[i] enligt Mose lag, tog de med honom upp till Jerusalem för att bära fram honom inför Herren, 23 som det står skrivet i Herrens lag: Varje förstfödd son som öppnar moderlivet ska räknas som helgad åt Herren.[j] 24 (F) De skulle också ge det offer som är bestämt i Herrens lag: ett par turturduvor eller två unga duvor[k].
25 (G) I Jerusalem fanns en man som hette Simeon. Han var rättfärdig och gudfruktig och väntade på Israels tröst, och den helige Ande var över honom. 26 Av den helige Ande hade han fått en uppenbarelse att han inte skulle se döden förrän han sett Herrens Smorde[l]. 27 Ledd av Anden kom han till templet, och när föräldrarna bar in barnet Jesus för att göra med honom som man brukade enligt lagen, 28 tog han honom i sina armar och prisade Gud och sade:
29 (H) "Herre, nu låter du din tjänare
gå hem i frid,
så som du har lovat,
30 (I) för mina ögon har sett
din frälsning
31 (J) som du har berett
inför alla folk:
32 (K) ett ljus med uppenbarelse
för hedningarna
och härlighet
för ditt folk Israel."
33 Hans far och mor förundrades över det som sades om honom. 34 (L) Och Simeon välsignade dem och sade till hans mor Maria: "Se, han är satt till fall och upprättelse för många i Israel, och till att vara ett tecken som väcker motstånd. 35 (M) Också genom din själ ska det gå ett svärd. Så ska många hjärtans tankar uppenbaras."
36 Där fanns också en profetissa, Hanna, Fanuels dotter av Ashers stam. Hon hade kommit upp i hög ålder. I sju år hade hon fått leva med sin man efter sin tid som jungfru, 37 (N) och nu var hon änka, åttiofyra år gammal. Hon lämnade aldrig templet utan tjänade Gud med fastor och böner natt och dag. 38 (O) Just i den stunden kom hon fram och prisade Gud och talade om honom för alla som väntade på Jerusalems frälsning.
39 (P) När de hade fullgjort allt som var bestämt i Herrens lag, återvände de till Galileen och sin hemstad Nasaret. 40 (Q) Och pojken växte och blev starkare och fylldes av vishet, och Guds välbehag vilade över honom.
Jesus som tolvåring i templet
41 (R) Hans föräldrar brukade varje år gå upp till Jerusalem vid påskhögtiden. 42 När Jesus var tolv år gick de upp till högtiden som vanligt, 43 men när festdagarna var över och de vände hemåt, stannade pojken Jesus kvar i Jerusalem utan att hans föräldrar visste om det. 44 De antog att han var med i ressällskapet och vandrade en hel dag innan de började söka efter honom bland släktingar och bekanta. 45 När de inte fann honom, vände de tillbaka till Jerusalem för att söka efter honom.
46 Efter tre dagar fann de honom i templet, där han satt mitt bland lärarna och lyssnade på dem och ställde frågor. 47 (S) Alla som hörde honom häpnade över hans förstånd och hans 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 så oroliga och letat efter dig." 49 Då sade han till dem: "Varför har ni letat efter mig? Visste ni inte att jag måste vara hos min Far[m]?" 50 (T) Men de förstod inte vad det var han sade till dem.
51 Därefter följde han med dem ner till Nasaret och underordnade sig dem. Hans mor bevarade allt detta i sitt hjärta. 52 (U) Och Jesus växte i vishet, ålder[n] och välbehag inför Gud och människor.
Footnotes
- 2:1 kejsar Augustus regerade 31 f Kr-14 e Kr.
- 2:1 hela världen Grek. oikouméne(jfr "ekumenik"), den bebodda och civiliserade världen vilket i officiellt språkbruk var liktydigt med Romarriket.
- 2:2 den första skattskrivningen Längre fram genomförde Quirinius år 6 e Kr en andra skattskrivning som ledde till ett lokalt uppror (jfr Apg 5:37).
- 2:2 Quirinius Den romerske kejsarens särskilde representant i östra delen av Romarriket under tiden 12 f Kr-16 e Kr. Vid tiden för Jesu födelse var han militär befälhavare ("styrde", grek. hegemoneúontos) men ännu inte ståthållare.
- 2:7 gästrummet Grek. katályma betyder normalt "gästrum" (jfr Luk 22:11). Det upptagna gästrummet kan ha legat i ett härbärge (jfr Jer 41:17) eller troligare hos släktingar till Josef (vers 4). Boningshus (jfr Matt 2:11) kunde ha en stalldel med krubbor för djuren.
- 2:11 Herren Anspelning på det högsta gudsnamnet Jhvh, som normalt uttalades Adonai ("Herren").
- 2:14 bland människor som han älskar Andra handskrifter: "åt människor hans välbehag."
- 2:21 blev till Grek. syllemfthénaisyftar på graviditetens startpunkt ("avlades"). Andligen är Messias ursprung "från evighetens dagar" (Mika 5:2, jfr även Joh 1:1).
- 2:22 tiden … för deras rening En kvinna som fött en son skulle stanna hemma i 40 dagar och därefter frambära ett reningsoffer i templet (se 3 Mos 12:1f).
- 2:23 2 Mos 13:2, 12.
- 2:24 ett par turturduvor eller två unga duvor En barnaföderska skulle egentligen offra ett lamm och en duva, men den som var fattig kunde i stället offra två duvor (se 3 Mos 12:8).
- 2:26 Smorde Hebr. "Messias" och grek. "Kristus", Guds utlovade frälsare, kung och profet.
- 2:49 hos min Far Annan översättning: "i det som hör till min Far".
- 2:52 ålder Annan översättning: "längd".
Luke 2
New International Version
Luke 2
New International Version
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus(A) issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.(B) 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.)(C) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem(D) the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him(E) and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel(F) of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.(G) I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior(H) has been born to you; he is the Messiah,(I) the Lord.(J) 12 This will be a sign(K) to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace(L) to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.(M) 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.(N) 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God(O) for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child,(P) he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.(Q)
Jesus Presented in the Temple
22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses,(R) Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”[b]),(S) 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”[c](T)
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.(U) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,(V) and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,(W) 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,(X)
you may now dismiss[d] your servant in peace.(Y)
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,(Z)
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”(AA)
33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:(AB) “This child is destined to cause the falling(AC) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
36 There was also a prophet,(AD) Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[e](AE) She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.(AF) 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.(AG)
39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.(AH) 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.(AI)
The Boy Jesus at the Temple
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.(AJ) 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed(AK) at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother(AL) said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father(AM) and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[f](AN) 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.(AO)
51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them(AP) and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.(AQ) 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.(AR)
Luke 2
King James Version
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
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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