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<!DOCTYPE html PUBLIC "-//W3C//DTD XHTML 1.0 Transitional//EN" "http://www.w3.org/TR/xhtml1/DTD/xhtml1-transitional.dtd"><html xmlns="http://www.w3.org/1999/xhtml"><head><meta http-equiv="Content-Type" content="text/html; charset=utf-8" /><meta name="viewport" content="width=device-width; initial-scale=1.0; maximum-scale=1.0; user-scalable=0;"/><title>Luke 2 AFV</title><link rel="stylesheet" href="/chapnew2.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="../spec.css" type="text/css" media="Screen" /><link rel="stylesheet" href="/print.css" type="text/css" media="Print" /></head><body><div id="fx"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx2"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="30" scrolling="no" src="../cmenus/luke/2.htm" align="left" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div><div id="blnk"></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable"><tr><td><div id="fx5"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" id="fx6"><tr><td><iframe width="100%" height="245" scrolling="no" src="../topmenuchap/luke/2-1.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" class="maintable3"><tr><td><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center" id="announce"><tr><td><div id="l1"><div id="breadcrumbs"><a href="http://biblehub.com">Bible</a> > <a href="../">AFV</a> > Luke 2</div><div id="anc"><iframe src="/anc.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></div><div id="anc2"><table width="100%" border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><iframe src="/anc2.htm" width="100%" height="27" scrolling="no" frameborder="0"></iframe></td></tr></table></div></div></td></tr></table><div id="movebox2"><table border="0" align="center" cellpadding="0" cellspacing="0"><tr><td><div id="topheading"><a href="../luke/1.htm" title="Luke 1">◄</a> Luke 2 <a href="../luke/3.htm" title="Luke 3">►</a></div></td></tr></table></div><div align="center" class="maintable2"><table border="0" cellspacing="0" cellpadding="0" align="center"><tr><td><div id="leftbox"><div class="padleft"><div class="vheading"><table width="100%"><tr><td width="100%" valign="top">A Faithful Version</td></tr></table></div><div class="chap"><a name="1" id="1"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-1.htm"><b>1</b></a></span>Now it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-2.htm"><b>2</b></a></span>(This registration first occurred when Cyrenius was governor of Syria. ) <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-3.htm"><b>3</b></a></span>Then all went to be registered, each to his own city. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-4.htm"><b>4</b></a></span>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 from the house and lineage of David <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-5.htm"><b>5</b></a></span>To register himself along with Mary, who was betrothed to him as wife, and was great with child. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-6.htm"><b>6</b></a></span>And it came to pass that during the time they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to give birth. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-7.htm"><b>7</b></a></span>And she gave birth to her Son, the firstborn, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-8.htm"><b>8</b></a></span>Now there were shepherds in the same country, who were dwelling in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-9.htm"><b>9</b></a></span>And suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shined round about them; and they were seized with great fear. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-10.htm"><b>10</b></a></span>But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I am announcing to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-11.htm"><b>11</b></a></span>For today, in the city of David, a Savior was born to you, Who is Christ the Lord. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-12.htm"><b>12</b></a></span>Now this is the sign for you: you shall find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-13.htm"><b>13</b></a></span>And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-14.htm"><b>14</b></a></span>"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth among men of goodwill."</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-15.htm"><b>15</b></a></span>And it came to pass, as the angels were departing from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go now as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this thing that has taken place, which the Lord has made known to us." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-16.htm"><b>16</b></a></span>And they made haste, and came and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-17.htm"><b>17</b></a></span>Now after seeing Him, they made known everywhere the proclamation that they had been told concerning this little Child. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-18.htm"><b>18</b></a></span>And all those who heard were filled with wonder by the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-19.htm"><b>19</b></a></span>But Mary stored up all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-20.htm"><b>20</b></a></span>And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was said to them.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-21.htm"><b>21</b></a></span>Now when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising the little Child, His name was called Jesus, which He was named by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-22.htm"><b>22</b></a></span>And when the days were fulfilled for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-23.htm"><b>23</b></a></span>As it is written in the law of the Lord that every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-24.htm"><b>24</b></a></span>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.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-25.htm"><b>25</b></a></span>And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and reverent, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-26.htm"><b>26</b></a></span>Now it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-27.htm"><b>27</b></a></span>And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the little Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-28.htm"><b>28</b></a></span>He also received Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-29.htm"><b>29</b></a></span>"Now You may let your servant depart in peace, O Master, according to Your word;</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-30.htm"><b>30</b></a></span>For my eyes have seen Your salvation,</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-31.htm"><b>31</b></a></span>Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples;</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-32.htm"><b>32</b></a></span>A light for the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of Your people Israel."</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-33.htm"><b>33</b></a></span>And Joseph and His mother wondered at the things that were being spoken concerning Him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-34.htm"><b>34</b></a></span>Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, His mother, "Behold, this Child is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be spoken against, <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-35.htm"><b>35</b></a></span>(And you also, a sword shall go through your own soul)in order that the imaginations of many hearts may be revealed."</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-36.htm"><b>36</b></a></span>Now there was 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; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-37.htm"><b>37</b></a></span>And she was a widow of about eighty -four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving day and night with fastings and supplications. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-38.htm"><b>38</b></a></span>And at the same time she came up, giving praise to the Lord; and she spoke concerning Him to all those in Jerusalem who were waiting for redemption.</p> <a name="39" id="39"></a><p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-39.htm"><b>39</b></a></span>Now when they had completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-40.htm"><b>40</b></a></span>And the little Child grew and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-41.htm"><b>41</b></a></span>Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-42.htm"><b>42</b></a></span>And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-43.htm"><b>43</b></a></span>But when they departed after completing the days, the Child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and His mother did not know it; <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-44.htm"><b>44</b></a></span>But supposing Him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and looked for Him among the relatives and among the acquaintances. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-45.htm"><b>45</b></a></span>And when they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking Him. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-46.htm"><b>46</b></a></span>Now it came to pass that after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-47.htm"><b>47</b></a></span>And all those who were listening to Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-48.htm"><b>48</b></a></span>But when they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have you dealt with us in this manner? Look, Your father and I have been very distressed while searching for You." <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-49.htm"><b>49</b></a></span>And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Don't you realize that I must be about My Father's business?" <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-50.htm"><b>50</b></a></span>But they did not understand the words that He spoke to them. <span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-51.htm"><b>51</b></a></span>Then He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He was subject to them. But His mother kept all these things in her heart.</p> <p class="reg"><span class="reftext"><a href="/luke/2-52.htm"><b>52</b></a></span>And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.</p></div></div><div id="botbox"><div class="padbot"><div align="center"><a href="https://afaithfulversion.org/">A Faithful Version</a><br><br>Copyright © 2007, 2009, 2010, 2011<br>York Publishing Company<br>Post Office Box 1038<br>Hollister, California 95024-1038<br><br>All rights reserved.<br>All Scripture may be freely quoted except for brief excerpts for review purposes, no part of this publication may be reproduced or used in any form or by any means--electronic or mechanical, including photocopying, recording or information storage and retrieval systems, or use of hermeneutical conclusions of copyright owner.<span class="p"><br /><br /></span><a href="/">Bible Hub</a></div></div></div></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="left"><a href="../luke/1.htm" onmouseover='lft.src="/leftgif.png"' onmouseout='lft.src="/left.png"' title="Luke 1"><img src="/left.png" name="lft" border="0" alt="Luke 1" /></a></div><div id="right"><a href="../luke/3.htm" onmouseover='rght.src="/rightgif.png"' onmouseout='rght.src="/right.png"' title="Luke 3"><img src="/right.png" name="rght" border="0" alt="Luke 3" /></a></div><div id="botleft"><a href="#" onmouseover='botleft.src="/botleftgif.png"' onmouseout='botleft.src="/botleft.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botleft.png" name="botleft" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div><div id="botright"><a href="#" onmouseover='botright.src="/botrightgif.png"' onmouseout='botright.src="/botright.png"' title="Top of Page"><img src="/botright.png" name="botright" border="0" alt="Top of Page" /></a></div></td></tr></table></div><div id="bot"><iframe width="100%" height="1500" scrolling="no" src="/botmenubhchap.htm" frameborder="0"></iframe></div></body></html>