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CHAP. II.
1 Augustus taxeth all the Romane Empire: 6 The natiuitie of Christ: 8 one Angel relateth it to the shepherds: 13 many sing praises to God for it. 21 Christ is circumcised. 22 Mary purified: 28 Simeon and Anna prophecie of Christ: 40 who increaseth in wisdome, 46 questioneth in the Temple with the doctours, 51 and is obedient to his parents.
1 And it came to passe in those dayes, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.1
2 (And this taxing was first made whē Cyrenius was gouernor of Syria)
3 And all went to bee taxed, euery one into his owne citie.
4 And Ioseph also wēt vp frō Galilee, out of the citie of Nazareth, into Iudea, vnto the citie of Dauid, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and linage of Dauid,)4
5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that while they were there, the dayes were accomplished that she should be deliuered.
8 And there were in the same countrey shepheards abiding in þe field, keeping watch ouer their flocke by night.8
11 For vnto you is borne this day, in the citie of Dauid, a Sauiour, which is Christ the Lord.
13 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heauenly hoste praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good wil towards men.
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary and Ioseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
18 And all they that heard it, wondered at those things, which were tolde them by the shepheards.
19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
21 And when eight dayes were accomplished for the circumcising of the childe, his name was called Iesus, which was so named of the Angel before he was conceiued in the wombe.21
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Euery male that openeth the wombe, shalbe called holy to the Lord)23
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the Law of the Lord, a paire of turtle doues, or two yong pigeons.24
28 Then tooke hee him vp in his armes, and blessed God, and said,
29 Lord now lettest thou thy seruant depart in peace, according to thy word.
30 For mine eyes haue seene thy saluation.
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people.
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
33 And Ioseph and his mother marueiled at those things which were spoken of him.
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said vnto Marie his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising againe of many in Israel: and for a signe which shall be spoken against,34
Christ obedient, Iohns preaching, and baptisme
38 And she comming in that instant, gaue thankes likewise vnto the Lord, and spake of him to al them that looked for redemption in Hierusalem.38
41 Now his parents went to Hierusalem euery yeere, at the feast of the Passeouer.41
42 And when he was twelue yeeres old, they went vp to Hierusalem, after the custome of the feast.
45 And when they found him not, they turned backe againe to Hierusalem, seeking him.
47 And all that heard him were astonished at his vnderstanding, and answeres.
50 And they vnderstood not the saying which he spake vnto them.
52 And Iesus increased in wisedom and stature, and in fauour with God and man.52
Luke Chapter 2 Sidenote References (from Original 1611 KJV Bible):
1 Or, inrolled.
4 Iohn 7.42.
8 Or, the night watches.
21 Gen.17. 12. , Mat.1. 21.
23 Exod. 13. 2. numb. 18 16.
24 Leuit.12. 2,6.
34 Esai. 8. 14. rom.9.32.
38 Or, Israel.
41 Deu. 16. 1.
52 Or, age.
* Courtesy of Rare Book and Manuscript Library, University of Pennsylvania
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