Luke 2:1

EasyEnglish Bible

2 At that time, Caesar Augustus made a law. He told his men to count everyone who lived in the countries that he ruled.^[a]

2:1 ‘Caesar’ was the most important Roman ruler. He lived in Rome, the capital city. Many countries in the world came under Rome's authority.

Luke 2:1

Living Bible

2 About this time Caesar Augustus, the Roman emperor, decreed that a census should be taken throughout the nation.

2 In those days Caesar Augustus^(A) issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.^(B)

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