Luke 2

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  1. Luke 2:1KJV And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.NIV In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.
  2. Luke 2:7KJV And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.NET And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
  3. Luke 2:9KJV And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.NKJV And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
  4. Luke 2:14KJV Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.NIV “Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
  5. Luke 2:17KJV And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.NET When they saw him, they related what they had been told about this child,
  6. Luke 2:22KJV And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;NIV When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
  7. Luke 2:33KJV And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.NIV The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
  8. Luke 2:40KJV And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.NASB Now the Child continued to grow and to become strong , increasing in wisdom; and the favor of God was upon Him.
  9. Luke 2:43KJV And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.NIV After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it.
  10. Luke 2:46KJV And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.NET After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
  11. Luke 2:49KJV And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?NASB And He said to them, “Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”