Luke 2

DOUAI-RHEIMS	NEW AMERICAN BIBLE
1 And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.	1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.
2 This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.	2 This was the first enrollment, when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.	3 So all went to be enrolled, each to his own town.
4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David,	4 And Joseph too went up from Galilee from the town of Nazareth to Judea, to the city of David that is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5 To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.	5 to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
6 And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.	6 While they were there, the time came for her to have her child,
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.	7 and she gave birth to her firstborn son. She 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 watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.	8 Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock.
9 And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.	9 The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear.
10 And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:	10 The angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
11 For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.	11 For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.	12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:	13 And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
14 Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.	14 "Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests."
15 And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.	15 When the angels went away from them to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go, then, to Bethlehem to see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us."
16 And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.	16 So they went in haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
17 And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.	17 When they saw this, they made known the message that had been told them about this child.
18 And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.	18 All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.
19 But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.	19 And Mary kept all these things, reflecting on them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.	20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.
21 And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.	21 When eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22 And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:	22 When the days were completed for their purification according to the law of Moses, they took him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,
23 As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:	23 just as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male that opens the womb shall be consecrated to the Lord,"
24 And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:	24 and to offer the sacrifice of "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons," in accordance with the dictate in the law of the Lord.
25 And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.	25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.	26 It had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,	27 He came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform the custom of the law in regard to him,
28 He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:	28 he took him into his arms and blessed God, saying:
29 Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;	29 "Now, Master, you may let your servant go in peace, according to your word,
30 Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,	30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:	31 which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
32 A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.	32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel."
33 And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.	33 The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;	34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted
35 And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.	35 (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so 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 far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.	36 There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage,
37 And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.	37 and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer.
38 Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.	38 And coming forward at that very time, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem.
39 And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.	39 When they had fulfilled all the prescriptions of the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.	40 The child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,	41 Each year his parents went to Jerusalem for the feast of Passover,
42 And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,	42 and when he was twelve years old, they went up according to festival custom.
43 And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.	43 After they had completed its days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.
44 And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.	44 Thinking that he was in the caravan, they journeyed for a day and looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances,
45 And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.	45 but not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem to look for him.
46 And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions.	46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions,
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.	47 and all who heard him were astounded at his understanding and his answers.
48 And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.	48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been looking for you with great anxiety."
49 And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business?	49 And he said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"
50 And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.	50 But they did not understand what he said to them.
51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.	51 He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.	52 And Jesus advanced (in) wisdom and age and favor before God and man.