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Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem |
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Luke 2:1
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Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar
Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth. |
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Luke 2:2
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This was the first census taken while Quirinius
was governor of Syria. |
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Luke 2:3
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And everyone was on his way to register for
the census, each to his own city. |
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Luke 2:4
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Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city
of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because
he was of the house and family of David, |
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Luke 2:5
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in order to register along with Mary, who was
engaged to him, and was with child. |
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Luke 2:6
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While they were there, the days were completed
for her to give birth. |
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Luke 2:7
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And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and
she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room
for them in the inn. |
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Luke 2:8
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In the same region there were some shepherds
staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night. |
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Luke 2:9
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And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. |
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Luke 2:10
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But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid;
for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;
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Luke 2:11
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for today in the city of David there has been
born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. |
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Luke 2:12
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This will be a sign for you: you will find a
baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger." |
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Luke 2:13
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And suddenly there appeared with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, |
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Luke 2:14
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"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace
among men with whom He is pleased." |
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Luke 2:15
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When the angels had gone away from them into
heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem
then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us." |
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Luke 2:16
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So they came in a hurry and found their way
to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger. |
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Luke 2:17
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When they had seen this, they made known the
statement which had been told them about this Child. |
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Luke 2:18
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And all who heard it wondered at the things
which were told them by the shepherds. |
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Luke 2:19
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But Mary treasured all these things, pondering
them in her heart. |
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Luke 2:20
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The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising
God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. |
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Jesus Presented at the Temple |
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Luke 2:21
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And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision,
His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived
in the womb. |
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Luke 2:22
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And when the days for their purification according
to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present
Him to the Lord |
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Luke 2:23
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(as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "EVERY
firstborn MALE THAT OPENS THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD"), |
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Luke 2:24
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and to offer a sacrifice according to what was
said in the Law of the Lord, "A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS." |
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Luke 2:25
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And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name
was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation
of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. |
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Luke 2:26
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And it had been revealed to him by the Holy
Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ. |
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Luke 2:27
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And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and
when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of
the Law, |
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Luke 2:28
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then he took Him into his arms, and blessed
God, and said, |
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Luke 2:29
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"Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant
to depart in peace, According to Your word; |
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Luke 2:30
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For my eyes have seen Your salvation, |
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Luke 2:31
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Which You have prepared in the presence of all
peoples, |
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Luke 2:32
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A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, And the
glory of Your people Israel." |
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Luke 2:33
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And His father and mother were amazed at the
things which were being said about Him. |
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Luke 2:34
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And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His
mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel,
and for a sign to be opposed-- |
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Luke 2:35
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and a sword will pierce even your own soul-to
the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed." |
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Luke 2:36
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And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter
of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with
her husband seven years after her marriage, |
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Luke 2:37
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and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four.
She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers. |
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Luke 2:38
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At that very moment she came up and began giving
thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for
the redemption of Jerusalem. |
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Return to Nazareth |
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Luke 2:39
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When they had performed everything according
to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth. |
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Luke 2:40
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The Child continued to grow and become strong,
increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him. |
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Visit to Jerusalem |
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Luke 2:41
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Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year
at the Feast of the Passover. |
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Luke 2:42
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And when He became twelve, they went up there
according to the custom of the Feast; |
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Luke 2:43
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and as they were returning, after spending the
full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents
were unaware of it, |
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Luke 2:44
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but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and went
a day's journey; and they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances. |
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Luke 2:45
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When they did not find Him, they returned to
Jerusalem looking for Him. |
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Luke 2:46
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Then, after three days they found Him in the
temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking
them questions. |
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Luke 2:47
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And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding
and His answers. |
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Luke 2:48
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When they saw Him, they were astonished; and
His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father
and I have been anxiously looking for You." |
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Luke 2:49
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And He said to them, "Why
is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's
house?" |
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Luke 2:50
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But they did not understand the statement which
He had made to them. |
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Luke 2:51
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And He went down with them and came to Nazareth,
and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things
in her heart. |
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Luke 2:52
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And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature,
and in favor with God and men. |
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