Luke 2
The Birth of
Jesus |
Mt. 1.18-25 |
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And it came to pass in those days, that
there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world
should be taxed.
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(And this taxing was first made
when Cyre'ni-us was governor of Syria.)
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And all went to be taxed, every one into
his own city.
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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out
of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which
is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of
David,)
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to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child.
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And so it was, that, while they were
there, the days were accomplished that she should be
delivered.
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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.
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The Shepherds and the
Angels |
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And there were in the same country
shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by
night.
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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.
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And the angel said unto them, Fear not:
for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be
to all people.
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For unto you is born this day in the city
of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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And this shall be a sign unto you;
Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a
manger.
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And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
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Glory to God in the highest,
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and on earth peace, |
good will toward
men. |
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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.
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And they came with haste, and found Mary
and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
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And when they had seen it, they
made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this
child.
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And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the
shepherds.
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But Mary kept all these things, and
pondered them in her heart.
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And the shepherds returned, glorifying
and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as
it was told unto them.
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The Presentation of
Jesus in the Temple |
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And when eight days were accomplished
for the circumcising of the child, Lev. 12.3 his name was called JESUS, which was so
named of the angel Lk. 1.31 before he was conceived in the womb.
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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;
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(as it is written in the law of the Lord,
Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; Ex.
13.2, 12 )
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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. Lev. 12.6-8
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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.
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And it was revealed unto him by the Holy
Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's
Christ.
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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,
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then took he him up in his arms, and
blessed God, and said,
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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart
in peace,
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for mine eyes have seen thy
salvation,
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which thou hast prepared before the face
of all people;
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a light to lighten the Gentiles, Is.
42.6 ; 49.6
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and the glory of thy people
Israel. |
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And Joseph and his mother marveled at
those things which were spoken of him.
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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;
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(yea, a sword shall pierce through thy
own soul also;) that the thoughts of many hearts may be
revealed.
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And there was one Anna, a prophetess,
the daughter of Phan'u-el, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great
age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her
virginity;
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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.
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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.
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The Return to
Nazareth |
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And when they had performed all things
according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to
their own city Nazareth. Mt. 2.23
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And the child grew, and waxed strong in
spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon
him.
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The Boy Jesus in the
Temple |
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Now his parents went to Jerusalem every
year at the feast of the passover. Ex. 12.1-27 · Deut. 16.1-8
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And when he was twelve years old, they
went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
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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.
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But they, supposing him to have been in
the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
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And when they found him not, they turned
back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
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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.
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And all that heard him were astonished at
his understanding and answers.
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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.
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And he said unto them, How is it that ye
sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's
business?
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And they understood not the saying which
he spake unto them.
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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.
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And Jesus increased in wisdom and
stature, and in favor with God and man. 1 Sam. 2.26 · Prov. 3.4
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