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KING JAMES VERSION
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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 Cyrenius 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 Judaea, 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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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, 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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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.
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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;)
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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.
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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, according to thy word:
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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, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
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And Joseph and his
mother marvelled 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 Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was
of a great age, and had lived with an 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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And when they had
performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into
Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
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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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Now his parents went
to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
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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 favour with God and man.
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