Luke 2
Complete Jewish Bible
2 Around this time, Emperor Augustus issued an order for a census to be taken throughout the Empire. 2 This registration, the first of its kind, took place when Quirinius was governing in Syria. 3 Everyone went to be registered, each to his own town. 4 So Yosef, because he was a descendant of David, went up from the town of Natzeret in the Galil to the town of David, called Beit-Lechem, in Y’hudah, 5 to be registered, with Miryam, to whom he was engaged, and who was pregnant. 6 While they were there, the time came for her to give birth; 7 and she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in cloth and laid him down in a feeding trough, because there was no space for them in the living-quarters.
8 In the countryside nearby were some shepherds spending the night in the fields, guarding their flocks, 9 when an angel of Adonai appeared to them, and the Sh’khinah of Adonai shone around them. They were terrified; 10 but the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, because I am here announcing to you Good News that will bring great joy to all the people. 11 This very day, in the town of David, there was born for you a Deliverer who is the Messiah, the Lord. 12 Here is how you will know: you will find a baby wrapped in cloth and lying in a feeding trough.” 13 Suddenly, along with the angel was a vast army from heaven praising God:
14 “In the highest heaven, glory to God!
And on earth, peace among people of good will!”
15 No sooner had the angels left them and gone back into heaven than the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go over to Beit-Lechem and see this thing that has happened, that Adonai has told us about.” 16 Hurrying off, they came and found Miryam and Yosef, and the baby lying in the feeding trough. 17 Upon seeing this, they made known what they had been told about this child; 18 and all who heard were amazed by what the shepherds said to them. 19 Miryam treasured all these things and kept mulling them over in her heart. 20 Meanwhile, the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen; it had been just as they had been told.
21 On the eighth day, when it was time for his b’rit-milah, he was given the name Yeshua, which is what the angel had called him before his conception.
22 When the time came for their purification according to the Torah of Moshe, they took him up to Yerushalayim to present him to Adonai 23 (as it is written in the Torah of Adonai, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to Adonai”[a]) 24 and also to offer a sacrifice of a pair of doves or two young pigeons,[b] as required by the Torah of Adonai.
25 There was in Yerushalayim a man named Shim‘on. This man was a tzaddik, he was devout, he waited eagerly for God to comfort Isra’el, and the Ruach HaKodesh was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Ruach HaKodesh that he would not die before he had seen the Messiah of Adonai. 27 Prompted by the Spirit, he went into the Temple courts; and when the parents brought in the child Yeshua to do for him what the Torah required, 28 Shim‘on took him in his arms, made a b’rakhah to God, and said,
29 “Now, Adonai, according to your word,
your servant is at peace as you let him go;
30 for I have seen with my own eyes your yeshu‘ah,
31 which you prepared in the presence of all peoples —
32 a light that will bring revelation to the Goyim
and glory to your people Isra’el.”
33 Yeshua’s father and mother were marvelling at the things Shim‘on was saying about him. 34 Shim‘on blessed them and said to the child’s mother, Miryam,
“This child will cause many in Isra’el to fall and to rise,
he will become a sign whom people will speak against;
35 moreover, a sword will pierce your own heart too.
All this will happen in order to reveal many people’s inmost thoughts.”
36 There was also a prophet named Hannah Bat-P’nu’el, of the tribe of Asher. She was a very old woman — she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage 37 and had remained a widow ever since; now she was eighty-four. She never left the Temple grounds but worshipped there night and day, fasting and praying. 38 She came by at that moment and began thanking God and speaking about the child to everyone who was waiting for Yerushalayim to be liberated.
39 When Yosef and Miryam had finished doing everything required by the Torah of Adonai, they returned to the Galil, to their town Natzeret.
40 The child grew and became strong and filled with wisdom — God’s favor was upon him.
41 Every year Yeshua’s parents went to Yerushalayim for the festival of Pesach. 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up for the festival, as custom required. 43 But after the festival was over, when his parents returned, Yeshua remained in Yerushalayim. They didn’t realize this; 44 supposing that he was somewhere in the caravan, they spent a whole day on the road before they began searching for him among their relatives and friends. 45 Failing to find him, they returned to Yerushalayim to look for him. 46 On the third day they found him — he was sitting in the Temple court among the rabbis, not only listening to them but questioning what they said; 47 and everyone who heard him was astonished at his insight and his responses. 48 When his parents saw him, they were shocked; and his mother said to him, “Son! Why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been terribly worried looking for you!” 49 He said to them, “Why did you have to look for me? Didn’t you know that I had to be concerning myself with my Father’s affairs?” 50 But they didn’t understand what he meant.
51 So he went with them to Natzeret and was obedient to them. But his mother stored up all these things in her heart.
52 And Yeshua grew both in wisdom and in stature, gaining favor both with other people and with God.
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
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".
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