Luke 2:1-17
1 And
it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And
this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
3 And
all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
4 And
Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto
the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and
lineage of David:)
5 To
be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And
so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she
should be delivered.
7 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.
8 And
there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night.
9 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.
10 And
the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of
great joy, which shall be to all people.
11 For
unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the
Lord.
12 And
this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And
suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God,
and saying,
14 Glory
to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15 And
it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the
shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this
thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16 And
they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a
manger.
17 And
when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them
concerning this child.