2:1And it was done in those days: an edict went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. 2:2This first enrolment was made by the governor of Syria, Quirinius: and all were going, so that they might register, each one, into his own city. 2:4And Joseph too went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judea, into the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David, so that he might register with Mary, the wife betrothed to him, who was pregnant. 2:6And it was done: when they were there, the days were fulfilled for her to give birth.
2:7And she bore her firstborn son, and wrapped him in cloths, and laid him down in a manger: because there was no place for them in the inn. 2:8And there were shepherds in the same region, keeping awake, and keeping the watches of the night over their flock. 2:9And look, an angel of the Lord stood beside them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they feared with a great fear. 2:10And the angel said to them: "Do not be afraid: for look, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all the people: because there has been born for you today a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
2:12And this is the sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in cloths, and laid in a manger." 2:13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying: "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to people of good will." And it was done: when the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds were speaking to one another: "Let us go across as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this word which has been done, which the Lord has shown us." 2:16And they came hurrying: and they found Mary, and Joseph, and the infant laid in a manger.
2:17And seeing, they came to know about the word which had been spoken to them about this boy. 2:18And all who heard wondered: and at the things which had been said by the shepherds to them. 2:19But Mary was keeping all these words, pondering them in her heart. 2:20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God in all the things which they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them. 2:21And after eight days had been completed, so that the boy should be circumcised, his name was called Jesus, which was called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 2:22And after the days of her purification had been fulfilled according to the law of Moses, they carried him into Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord, just as it is written in the law of the Lord: "Every male opening the womb will be called holy to the Lord": and to give a sacrifice according to what has been said in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
2:25And look, there was a man in Jerusalem, to whom the name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was in him. 2:26And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit that he would not see death, unless he first saw the Christ of the Lord. 2:27And he came in the spirit into the temple. 2:27And when his parents were bringing in the boy Jesus, so that they might do for him according to the custom of the law, he too took him into his arms: and he blessed God, and said: "Now you let your servant go, Lord, according to your word, in peace: because my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all peoples: a light for the revelation of the nations, and the glory of your people Israel." And his father and mother were wondering at the things which were being said about him.
2:34And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: "Look, this one has been set for the fall and for the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against: and a sword will pierce through your own soul, so that thoughts may be revealed out of many hearts." 2:36And there was Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher: she had gone forward in many days, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity. 2:37And she was a widow up to eighty-four years: who did not depart from the temple, serving with fastings and prayers night and day.
2:38And she, coming up at that very hour, was giving praise to the Lord: and she was speaking about him to all who were waiting for the redemption of Israel. 2:39And when they had accomplished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, into their city Nazareth. 2:40And the boy was growing, and was being strengthened, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him. 2:41And his parents were going every year into Jerusalem, on the solemn day of the Passover. 2:42And when he had become twelve years old, as they were going up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast day, and the days having been completed, when they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, and his parents did not know.
2:44But supposing him to be in the company, they came a day's journey, and they were seeking him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances. 2:45And not finding him, they went back into Jerusalem, seeking him. 2:46And it was done: after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, listening to them, and questioning them. 2:47And all who were hearing him were astounded at his understanding and his answers. 2:48And seeing him, they were amazed. 2:48And his mother said to him: "Son, why have you done thus to us? 2:48Look, your father and I, grieving, were seeking you." 2:49And he said to them: "How is it that you were seeking me?
2:49Did you not know that I must be in the things which are my Father's?" 2:50And they did not understand the word which he spoke to them. 2:51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth: and he was subject to them. 2:51And his mother was keeping all these words in her heart. 2:52And Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in age, and in grace with God and people.