Thematic Bible
Luke 2:1 (show verse)
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
Luke 2:2 (show verse)
This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Luke 2:3 (show verse)
And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
Luke 2:4 (show verse)
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
Luke 2:5 (show verse)
to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
Luke 2:6 (show verse)
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
Luke 2:7 (show verse)
And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
Luke 2:8 (show verse)
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Luke 2:9 (show verse)
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Luke 2:10 (show verse)
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
Luke 2:11 (show verse)
for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
Luke 2:12 (show verse)
And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
Luke 2:13 (show verse)
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Luke 2:14 (show verse)
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
Luke 2:15 (show verse)
And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
Luke 2:16 (show verse)
And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
Luke 2:17 (show verse)
And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
Luke 2:18 (show verse)
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
Luke 2:19 (show verse)
But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
Luke 2:20 (show verse)
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
Luke 2:21 (show verse)
And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Luke 2:22 (show verse)
And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
Luke 2:23 (show verse)
(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
Luke 2:24 (show verse)
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.
Luke 2:25 (show verse)
And behold, 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.
Luke 2:26 (show verse)
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Luke 2:27 (show verse)
And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
Luke 2:28 (show verse)
then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Luke 2:29 (show verse)
Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
Luke 2:30 (show verse)
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Luke 2:31 (show verse)
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
Luke 2:32 (show verse)
A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
Luke 2:33 (show verse)
And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
Luke 2:34 (show verse)
and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
Luke 2:35 (show verse)
yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
Luke 2:36 (show verse)
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
Luke 2:37 (show verse)
and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
Luke 2:38 (show verse)
And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Luke 2:39 (show verse)
And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
Luke 2:40 (show verse)
And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
Luke 2:41 (show verse)
And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
Luke 2:42 (show verse)
And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
Luke 2:43 (show verse)
and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
Luke 2:44 (show verse)
but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
Luke 2:45 (show verse)
and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
Luke 2:46 (show verse)
And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
Luke 2:47 (show verse)
and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Luke 2:48 (show verse)
And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
Luke 2:49 (show verse)
And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?
Luke 2:50 (show verse)
And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
Luke 2:51 (show verse)
And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these'sayings in her heart.
Luke 2:52 (show verse)
And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.