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  Luke   chapter 2

   1 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.

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