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Luke 2

Caesar’s decree brings Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, where Jesus is born and laid in a manger. Angels announce good tidings to shepherds and identify the child as Savior, Christ, and Lord. Jesus is circumcised and presented at the temple; Simeon and Anna testify concerning Him. The family returns to Nazareth, and at age twelve Jesus remains in the temple, speaking of His Father’s business while continuing in obedient submission at home.

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Verses 1–20Jesus is born in Bethlehem, and angels announce the birth to shepherds Verses 21–40Jesus is circumcised, presented at the temple, and recognized by Simeon and Anna Verses 41–52At twelve years old Jesus is found in the temple and then returns to Nazareth

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1And it came to pass in those days, that there…2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor…3And all went to be taxed, every one into his…4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the…5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great…6And so it was, that, while they were there, the…7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him…8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in…9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them,…10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold,…11For unto you is born this day in the city…12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall…13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of…14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace,…15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone…16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph,…17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad…18And all they that heard it wondered at those things…19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in…20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all…21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of…22And when the days of her purification according to the…23(As it is written in the law of the Lord,…24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is…25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name…26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost,…27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and…28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed…29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according…30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of…33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which…34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother,…35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,)…36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of…37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four…38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto…39And when they had performed all things according to the…40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled…41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the…42And when he was twelve years old, they went up…43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned,…44But they, supposing him to have been in the company,…45And when they found him not, they turned back again…46And it came to pass, that after three days they…47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding…48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his…49And he said unto them, How is it that ye…50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto…51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth,…52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour…