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Luke 2:1 (show verse)

Now in those days an edict was issued by Caesar Augustus for a census of the whole world.

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

(This was the first census, and it took place when Quirinius was governor of Syria.)

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

So everyone went to be registered, each at his own town,

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

and as Joseph belonged to the house and family of David he went up from Galilee to Judaea, from the town of Nazaret to David's town called Bethlehem,

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

to be registered along with Mary his wife. She was pregnant,

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

and while they were there the days elapsed for her delivery;

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

she gave birth to her firstborn son, and as there was no room for them inside the khan she wrapped him up and laid him in a stall for cattle.

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

There were some shepherds in the district who were out in the fields keeping guard over their flocks by night;

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

and an angel of the Lord flashed upon them, the glory of the Lord shone all round them. They were terribly afraid,

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

but the angel said to them, "Have no fear. This is good news I am bringing you, news of a great joy that is meant for all the People.

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

To-day you have a saviour born in the town of David, the Lord messiah.

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

And here is a proof for you: you will find a baby wrapped up and lying in a stall for cattle."

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

Then a host of heaven's army suddenly appeared beside the angel extolling God and saying,

Luke 2:14 (show verse)

"Glory to God in high heaven, and peace on earth for men whom he favours!"

Luke 2:15 (show verse)

Now when the angels had left them and gone away to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us be off to Bethlehem to see this thing that the Lord has told us of."

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

So they made haste and discovered Mary and Joseph and the baby lying in the stall for cattle.

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

When they saw this they told people about the word which had been spoken to them about the child;

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

all who heard it were astonished at the story of the shepherds,

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

and as for Mary, she treasured it all up and mused upon it.

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

Then the shepherds went away back, glorifying and extolling God for all they had heard and seen as they had been told they would.

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

When the eight days had passed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus ??the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

When the days for their purification in terms of the Mosaic law had elapsed, 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 opens the womb must be considered consecrated to the Lord)

Luke 2:24 (show verse)

and also to offer the sacrifice prescribed in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Symeon, an upright and devout man, who was on the outlook for the Consolation of Israel. The holy Spirit was upon him;
Character » Of saints » Just
Character of saints » Just
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Consolation of israel
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Names » Of Christ » Consolation of israel
Obedience » Instances of » Simeon
Patience » In waiting for God
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
Piety » Examples of piety » Simeon
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Simeon » A devout man who blessed Christ
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
True religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Waiting » For the consolation of israel
Waiting upon God » For » The consolation of israel

Luke 2:26 (show verse)

indeed it had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he was not to see death before he had seen the Lord messiah.

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

By an inspiration of the Spirit he came to the temple, and when the parents of the child Jesus carried him in to perform the customary regulations of the law for him,

Luke 2:28 (show verse)

then Symeon took him in his arms, blessed God, and said,

Luke 2:29 (show verse)

"Now, Master, thou canst let thy servant go, and go in peace, as thou didst promise;

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

for mine eyes have seen thy saving power

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

which thou hast prepared before the face of all the peoples,

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

to be a light of revelation for the Gentiles and a glory to thy people Israel."

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

His father and mother were astonished at these words about him,

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

but Symeon blessed them, and to his mother Mary he said, "This child is destined for the downfall as well as for the rise of many a one in Israel; destined to be a Sign for man's attack ??35 to bring out the secret aims of many a heart. And your own soul will be pierced by a spear."

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

There was also a prophetess, Hannah the daughter of Phanuel, who belonged to the tribe of Asher; she was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her girlhood

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and having been a widow for eighty-four years. She was never away from the temple; night and day she worshipped, fasting and praying.

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

Now at that very hour she came up, and she offered praise to God and spoke of him to all who were on the outlook for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

When they had finished all the regulations of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazaret.

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the favour of God was on him.

Luke 2:41 (show verse)

Every year his parents used to travel to Jerusalem at the passover festival;

Luke 2:42 (show verse)

and when he was twelve years old they went up as usual to the festival.

Luke 2:43 (show verse)

After spending the full number of days they came back, but the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know of this;

Luke 2:44 (show verse)

they supposed he was in the caravan and travelled on for a day, searching for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances.

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

Then, as they failed to find him, they came back to Jerusalem in search of him.

Luke 2:46 (show verse)

Three days later they found him in the temple, seated among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions,

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

till all his hearers were amazed at the intelligence of his own answers.

Luke 2:48 (show verse)

When his parents saw him they were astounded, and his mother said to him, "My son, why have you behaved like this to us? Here have your father and I been looking for you anxiously!"

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

"Why did you look for me?" he said, "Did you not know I had to be at my Father's house?"

Luke 2:50 (show verse)

But they did not understand what he said.

Luke 2:51 (show verse)

Then he went down along with them to Nazaret, and did as they told him. His mother treasured up everything in her heart.

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature, and in favour with God and man.