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.
Lucas 2
Ang Biblia, 2001
Ang Kapanganakan ni Jesus(A)
2 Nang mga araw na iyon ay lumabas ang isang utos mula kay Augusto Cesar upang magpatala ang buong daigdig.
2 Ito ang unang pagtatala na ginawa nang si Quirinio ay gobernador sa Siria.
3 Pumunta ang lahat upang magpatala, bawat isa sa kanyang sariling bayan.
4 Umahon din si Jose mula sa Galilea mula sa bayan ng Nazaret, patungo sa Judea, sa lunsod ni David, na tinatawag na Bethlehem, sapagkat siya'y mula sa sambahayan at lipi ni David,
5 upang magpatalang kasama ni Maria na kanyang magiging asawa, na noon ay malapit nang manganak.
6 Samantalang sila'y naroroon, dumating ang panahon ng kanyang panganganak.
7 At kanyang isinilang ang kanyang panganay na anak na lalaki, binalot niya ito ng mga lampin,[a] at inihiga sa isang sabsaban sapagkat walang lugar para sa kanila sa bahay-panuluyan.
Ang mga Pastol at ang mga Anghel
8 Sa lupaing iyon ay may mga pastol ng tupa na nasa parang na nagbabantay sa kanilang kawan sa gabi.
9 Tumayo sa tabi nila ang isang anghel ng Panginoon at ang kaluwalhatian ng Panginoon ay nagliwanag sa palibot nila, at sila'y lubhang natakot.
10 Kaya't sinabi sa kanila ng anghel, “Huwag kayong matakot, sapagkat narito, dala ko sa inyo ang magandang balita ng malaking kagalakan para sa buong bayan.
11 Sapagkat ipinanganak sa inyo ngayon sa lunsod ni David ang isang Tagapagligtas, na siya ang Cristo, ang Panginoon.
12 Ito ang magiging palatandaan ninyo: Matatagpuan ninyo ang isang sanggol na balot ng lampin at nakahiga sa isang sabsaban.”
13 At biglang sumama sa anghel ang isang malaking hukbo ng langit na nagpupuri sa Diyos at nagsasabi,
14 “Luwalhati sa Diyos sa kataas-taasan,
at sa lupa'y kapayapaan sa mga taong kinalulugdan niya.”[b]
15 Nang iwan sila ng mga anghel patungo sa langit, sinabi ng mga pastol sa isa't isa, “Pumunta tayo ngayon sa Bethlehem at tingnan natin ang nangyaring ito na ipinaalam sa atin ng Panginoon.”
16 At sila'y nagmamadaling pumunta at kanilang natagpuan sina Maria at Jose, at ang sanggol na nakahiga sa sabsaban.
17 Nang makita nila ito, ipinaalam nila sa kanila ang mga sinabi tungkol sa sanggol na ito;
18 at lahat nang nakarinig nito ay namangha sa mga bagay na sinabi sa kanila ng mga pastol.
19 Subalit iningatan ni Maria ang lahat ng mga salitang ito, na pinagbulay-bulay sa kanyang puso.
20 Pagkatapos ay bumalik ang mga pastol na niluluwalhati at pinupuri ang Diyos dahil sa lahat ng kanilang narinig at nakita, ayon sa sinabi sa kanila.
Binigyan ng Pangalan si Jesus
21 Makaraan(B) ang walong araw, dumating ang panahon upang tuliin ang bata.[c] Tinawag siyang Jesus, ang pangalang ibinigay ng anghel bago siya ipinaglihi sa sinapupunan.
Dinala si Jesus sa Templo
22 Nang(C) sumapit na ang mga araw ng kanilang paglilinis ayon sa kautusan ni Moises, kanilang dinala siya sa Jerusalem upang iharap siya sa Panginoon
23 (ito ay ayon(D) sa nasusulat sa kautusan ng Panginoon, “Ang bawat panganay na lalaki ay tatawaging banal sa Panginoon”).
24 Sila'y naghandog ng alay alinsunod sa sinasabi sa kautusan ng Panginoon, “dalawang batu-bato, o dalawang batang kalapati.”
25 Noon ay may isang lalaki sa Jerusalem na ang pangalan ay Simeon. Ang lalaking ito'y matuwid at masipag sa kabanalan na naghihintay sa kaaliwan ng Israel at nasa kanya ang Espiritu Santo.
26 Ipinahayag sa kanya ng Espiritu Santo na hindi niya makikita ang kamatayan, hanggang sa makita muna niya ang Cristo ng Panginoon.
27 Sa patnubay ng Espiritu ay pumasok siya sa templo. Nang ipasok ng mga magulang sa templo ang sanggol na si Jesus upang gawin sa kanya ang naaayon sa kaugalian sa ilalim ng kautusan,
28 inilagay niya ang sanggol sa kanyang mga bisig, pinuri ang Diyos, at sinabi,
29 “Panginoon, ngayon ay hayaan mong ang iyong alipin ay pumanaw na may kapayapaan,
ayon sa iyong salita,
30 sapagkat nakita ng aking mga mata ang iyong pagliligtas,
31 na iyong inihanda sa harapan ng lahat ng mga tao,
32 isang(E) ilaw upang magpahayag sa mga Hentil,
at para sa kaluwalhatian ng iyong bayang Israel.”
33 Ang ama at ina ng bata[d] ay namangha sa mga bagay na sinasabi tungkol sa kanya.
34 Sila'y binasbasan ni Simeon at sinabi kay Maria na kanyang ina, “Ang batang ito ay itinalaga para sa pagbagsak at pagbangon ng marami sa Israel at pinakatanda na sasalungatin,
35 at tatagos ang isang tabak sa iyong sariling kaluluwa upang mahayag ang iniisip ng marami.”
36 Mayroong isang babaing propeta, si Ana na anak ni Fanuel, mula sa lipi ni Aser. Siya ay napakatanda na at may pitong taong namuhay na kasama ng kanyang asawa mula nang sila ay ikasal,
37 at bilang isang balo hanggang walumpu't apat na taong gulang. Hindi siya umalis sa templo kundi sumamba roon na may pag-aayuno at panalangin sa gabi at araw.
38 Pagdating niya sa oras ding iyon, siya'y nagpasalamat sa Diyos at nagsalita nang tungkol sa sanggol[e] sa lahat ng naghihintay para sa katubusan ng Jerusalem.
Ang Pagbabalik sa Nazaret
39 Nang(F) magampanan na nila ang lahat ng mga bagay ayon sa kautusan ng Panginoon, bumalik sila sa Galilea, sa kanilang sariling bayang Nazaret.
40 At lumaki ang bata, lumakas, napuno ng karunungan, at sumasakanya ang biyaya ng Diyos.
Ang Batang si Jesus sa Templo
41 Noon,(G) taun-taon ay nagtutungo ang kanyang mga magulang sa Jerusalem sa kapistahan ng Paskuwa.
42 Nang siya'y labindalawang taon na, umahon sila ayon sa kaugalian patungo sa kapistahan.
43 Nang matapos na ang kapistahan, sa pagbabalik nila ay nanatili ang batang si Jesus sa Jerusalem, ngunit hindi ito alam ng kanyang mga magulang.
44 Ngunit sa pag-aakala nilang siya'y kasama ng mga manlalakbay, nagpatuloy sila ng isang araw na paglalakbay. Pagkatapos ay kanilang hinahanap siya sa mga kamag-anak at mga kakilala,
45 at nang di nila siya matagpuan, bumalik sila sa Jerusalem upang hanapin siya.
46 Pagkalipas ng tatlong araw, kanilang natagpuan siya sa templo na nakaupo sa gitna ng mga guro na nakikinig at nagtatanong sa kanila.
47 Ang lahat ng nakikinig sa kanya ay namangha sa kanyang katalinuhan at sa kanyang mga sagot.
48 Nang siya'y makita nila ay nagtaka sila at sinabi sa kanya ng kanyang ina, “Anak, bakit ginawa mo sa amin ang ganito? Tingnan mo, ang iyong ama at ako ay naghahanap sa iyo na may pag-aalala.”
49 Sinabi niya sa kanila, “Bakit ninyo ako hinahanap? Hindi ba ninyo nalalaman na dapat ay nasa bahay ako ng aking Ama?”[f]
50 At hindi nila naunawaan ang salitang sinabi niya sa kanila.
51 Umuwi siyang kasama nila, at dumating sa Nazaret at naging masunurin sa kanila. Iningatan ng kanyang ina ang mga bagay na ito sa kanyang puso.
52 Lumago(H) si Jesus sa karunungan, sa pangangatawan, at naging kalugud-lugod sa Diyos at sa mga tao.
Footnotes
- Lucas 2:7 o mga damit .
- Lucas 2:14 Sa ibang mga kasulatan ay may mabuting kalooban .
- Lucas 2:21 Sa Griyego ay siya .
- Lucas 2:33 Sa Griyego ay niya .
- Lucas 2:38 o kanya .
- Lucas 2:49 o mga bagay ng aking Ama .
Disciples' Literal New Testament: Serving Modern Disciples by More Fully Reflecting the Writing Style of the Ancient Disciples, Copyright © 2011 Michael J. Magill. All Rights Reserved. Published by Reyma Publishing
