Verse 2
Luke 2:2
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This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Original Language Text
greek
(⸀αὕτη ἀπογραφὴ πρώτη ἐγένετο ἡγεμονεύοντος τῆς Συρίας Κυρηνίου·)
English Translation
This was the first registration when Quirinius was governing Syria.
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Chapter 2 Context
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Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world...
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This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
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And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city.
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And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David,...
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to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him as his wife, being great with child.
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And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
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And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in t...
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And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over t...
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And lo, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and th...
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And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which...
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for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
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And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in the mange...
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God (Elohim), and sa...
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Glory to God (Elohim) in the highest, And on earth peace, good pleasure among men.
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And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, that the men, the shepherds, s...
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And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
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And when they saw it, they made known abroad concerning the saying which was spoken to them about th...
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And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
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But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God (Elohim) for all the things that they had he...
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And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Yashua (Jesus), which w...
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And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought h...
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(as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to t...
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and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledov...
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And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devo...
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And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had se...
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And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Yashua (Jesus),...
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then he received him into his arms, and blessed God (Elohim), and said,
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Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
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A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
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And Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
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and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling an...
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yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be reveale...
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And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a g...
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and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshiping...
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And she, coming up at that very hour, gave thanks unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that w...
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And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned...
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And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God (Elohim) wa...
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And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
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And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast;
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and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Yashua (Jesus) tarried behind...
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but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among the...
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and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
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And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teac...
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and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
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And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus d...
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And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father’s house?
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And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
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And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept...
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And Yashua (Jesus) advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God (Elohim) and men.
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