Luke - douay rheims

Chapter 2

¹ AND it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.
² This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
³ And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
⁴ And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David,
⁵ To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
⁶ And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
⁷ And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up 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 watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
⁹ And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.
¹⁰ And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
¹¹ For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
¹² And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
¹⁴ Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
¹⁵ And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
¹⁶ And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
¹⁷ And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
¹⁸ And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
¹⁹ But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
²⁰ And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
²¹ And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.
²² And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:
²³ As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:
²⁴ And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:
²⁵ And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.
²⁶ And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
²⁷ And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
²⁸ He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
²⁹ Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
³⁰ Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
³¹ Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
³² A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
³³ And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
³⁴ And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;
³⁵ And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
³⁶ And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
³⁷ And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
³⁸ Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
³⁹ And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
⁴⁰ And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.
⁴¹ And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,
⁴² And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
⁴³ And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.
⁴⁴ And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
⁴⁵ And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
⁴⁶ And it came to pass, that, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, hearing them, and asking them questions.
⁴⁷ And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
⁴⁸ And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
⁴⁹ And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business?
⁵⁰ And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
⁵¹ And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
⁵² And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

Luke - webster

Chapter 2

¹ And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar 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 Judea, to 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 first-born 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 around them; and they were in great fear.
¹⁰ And the angel said to them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.
¹¹ For to you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
¹² And this shall be a sign to 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 towards men.
¹⁵ And it came to pass, when the angels had departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known to 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.
¹⁸ And all they that heard it, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
¹⁹ But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
²⁰ And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.
²¹ And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, who was so named by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
²² 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;
²³ (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that is the first born of his mother shall be called holy to the Lord)
²⁴ And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.
²⁵ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
²⁶ And it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
²⁷ And he came by the spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
²⁸ Then he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
²⁹ Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
³⁰ For my eyes have seen thy salvation,
³¹ Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
³² A light to enlighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
³³ And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken concerning him.
³⁴ And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
³⁵ (And a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
³⁶ And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher: she was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;
³⁷ And she was a widow of about eighty four years, who departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
³⁸ And she coming in that instant, gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
³⁹ And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
⁴⁰ And the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
⁴¹ Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
⁴² And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast.
⁴³ 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.
⁴⁴ But they, supposing him to be in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their relations and acquaintance.
⁴⁵ And when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
⁴⁶ 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.
⁴⁷ And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
⁴⁸ And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
⁴⁹ And he said to them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
⁵⁰ And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them.
⁵¹ And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
⁵² And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

Luke - world english bible

Chapter 2

¹ it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
² was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
³ went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
⁴ also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
⁵ enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
⁶ happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.
⁷ brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
⁸ were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
⁹ an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
¹⁰ angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
¹¹ there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
¹² is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough."
¹³ there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
¹⁴ to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men."
¹⁵ happened, when the angels went away from them into the sky, that the shepherds said one to another, "Let's go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
¹⁶ came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
¹⁷ they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
¹⁸ who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
¹⁹ Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
²⁰ shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
²¹ eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
²² the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
²³ it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"),
²⁴ to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons."
²⁵ there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
²⁶ had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
²⁷ came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
²⁸ he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
²⁹ you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
³⁰ my eyes have seen your salvation,
³¹ you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
³² light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel."
³³ and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
³⁴ Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
³⁵ a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
³⁶ was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
³⁷ she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn't depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.
³⁸ up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
³⁹ they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
⁴⁰ child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
⁴¹ parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
⁴² he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
⁴³ when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn't know it,
⁴⁴ supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
⁴⁵ they didn't find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
⁴⁶ happened after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions.
⁴⁷ who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
⁴⁸ they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you."
⁴⁹ said to them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I must be in my Father's house?"
⁵⁰ didn't understand the saying which he spoke to them.
⁵¹ he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
⁵² Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Luke - darby

Chapter 2

¹ But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.
² The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.
³ And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:
⁴ and Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city Nazareth to Judaea, to David's city, the which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
⁵ to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him [as his] wife, she being great with child.
⁶ And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth [to her child] were fulfilled,
⁷ and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling-clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
⁸ And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
⁹ And lo, an angel of [the] Lord was there by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] great fear.
¹⁰ And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;
¹¹ for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ [the] Lord.
¹² And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and 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 pleasure in men.
¹⁵ And it came to pass, as the angels departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, Let us make our way then now as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
¹⁶ And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger;
¹⁷ and having seen [it] they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.
¹⁸ And all who heard [it] wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.
¹⁹ But Mary kept all these things [in her mind], pondering [them] in her heart.
²⁰ And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.
²¹ And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.
²² And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord
²³ (as it is written in the law of [the] Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
²⁴ and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of [the] Lord: A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.
²⁵ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.
²⁶ And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see [the] Lord's Christ.
²⁷ And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and as the parents brought in the child Jesus that they might do for him according to the custom of the law,
²⁸ *he* received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
²⁹ Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;
³⁰ for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
³¹ which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
³² a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and [the] glory of thy people Israel.
³³ And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.
³⁴ And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;
³⁵ (and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that [the] thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.
³⁶ And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,
³⁷ and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;
³⁸ and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.
³⁹ And when they had completed all things according to the law of [the] Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.
⁴⁰ And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.
⁴¹ And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
⁴² And when he was twelve years old, and they went up [to Jerusalem] according to the custom of the feast
⁴³ and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];
⁴⁴ but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:
⁴⁵ and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.
⁴⁶ And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers and hearing them and asking them questions.
⁴⁷ And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
⁴⁸ And when they saw him they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Child, why hast thou dealt thus with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee distressed.
⁴⁹ And he said to them, Why [is it] that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be [occupied] in my Father's business?
⁵⁰ And they understood not the thing that he said to them.
⁵¹ And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was in subjection to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.
⁵² And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.

Luke - american standard version

Chapter 2

¹ Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
² This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
³ And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
⁴ And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
⁵ to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
⁶ And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
⁷ And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she 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 shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
⁹ And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
¹⁰ And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
¹¹ for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
¹² And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and 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 among men in whom he is well pleased.
¹⁵ And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
¹⁶ And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
¹⁷ And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
¹⁸ And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
¹⁹ But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
²⁰ And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
²¹ And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
²² And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
²³ (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
²⁴ and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
²⁵ And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
²⁶ And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
²⁷ And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
²⁸ then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
²⁹ Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
³⁰ For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
³¹ Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
³² A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
³³ And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
³⁴ and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
³⁵ yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
³⁶ And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
³⁷ and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
³⁸ And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
³⁹ And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
⁴⁰ And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
⁴¹ And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.
⁴² And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
⁴³ and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
⁴⁴ but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
⁴⁵ and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
⁴⁶ And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
⁴⁷ and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
⁴⁸ And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
⁴⁹ And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father's house?
⁵⁰ And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
⁵¹ And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart.
⁵² And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

Luke - basic english

Chapter 2

¹ Now it came about in those days that an order went out from Caesar Augustus that there was to be a numbering of all the world.
² This was the first numbering, which was made when Quirinius was ruler of Syria.
³ And all men went to be numbered, everyone to his town.
⁴ And Joseph went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judaea, to Beth-lehem, the town of David, because he was of the house and family of David,
⁵ To be put on the list with Mary, his future wife, who was about to become a mother.
⁶ And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
⁷ And she had her first son; and folding him in linen, she put him to rest in the place where the cattle had their food, because there was no room for them in the house.
⁸ And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.
⁹ And an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining round about them: and fear came on them.
¹⁰ And the angel said, Have no fear; for truly, I give you good news of great joy which will be for all the people:
¹¹ For on this day, in the town of David, a Saviour has come to birth, who is Christ the Lord.
¹² And this is the sign to you: you will see a young child folded in linen, in the place where the cattle have their food.
¹³ And suddenly there was with the angel a great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,
¹⁴ Glory to God in the highest, and on the earth peace among men with whom he is well pleased.
¹⁵ And when the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the keepers of the sheep said to one another, Let us go now to Beth-lehem, and see this thing which has come about, which the Lord has made clear to us.
¹⁶ And they came quickly, and saw Mary and Joseph, and the child in the place where the cattle had their food.
¹⁷ And when they saw it, they gave them an account of the things which had been said to them about the child.
¹⁸ And all those to whose ears it came were full of wonder at the things said by the keepers of the sheep.
¹⁹ But Mary kept all these words in her heart, and gave much thought to them.
²⁰ Then the keepers of the sheep went back, giving glory and praise to God for all the things which had come to their ears and which they had seen, as it had been said to them.
²¹ And when, after eight days, the time came for his circumcision, he was named Jesus, the name which the angel had given to him before his birth.
²² And when the necessary days for making them clean by the law of Moses had come to an end, they took him to Jerusalem to give him to the Lord
²³ (As it says in the law of the Lord, Every mother's first male child is to be holy to the Lord),
²⁴ And to make an offering, as it is ordered in the law of the Lord, of two doves or other young birds.
²⁵ And there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him.
²⁶ And he had knowledge, through the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death till he had seen the Lord's Christ.
²⁷ And full of the Spirit he came into the Temple; and when the father and mother came in with the child Jesus, to do with him what was ordered by the law,
²⁸ Then he took him in his arms and gave praise to God and said,
²⁹ Now you are letting your servant go in peace, O Lord, as you have said;
³⁰ For my eyes have seen your salvation,
³¹ Which you have made ready before the face of all nations;
³² A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
³³ And his father and mother were full of wonder at the things which were said about him.
³⁴ And Simeon gave them his blessing and said to Mary, his mother, See, this child will be the cause of the downfall and the lifting up of great numbers of people in Israel, and he will be a sign against which hard words will be said;
³⁵ (And a sword will go through your heart;) so that the secret thoughts of men may come to light.
³⁶ And there was one, Anna, a woman prophet, the daughter of Phanuel, of the family of Asher (she was very old, and after seven years of married life
³⁷ She had been a widow for eighty-four years); she was in the Temple at all times, worshipping with prayers and going without food, night and day.
³⁸ And coming up at that time, she gave praise to God, talking of him to all those who were waiting for the freeing of Jerusalem.
³⁹ And when they had done all the things which were ordered by the law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to Nazareth, the town where they were living.
⁴⁰ And the child became tall and strong and full of wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.
⁴¹ And every year his father and mother went to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
⁴² And when he was twelve years old, they went up, as their way was, to the feast;
⁴³ And when the days of the feast came to an end and they were going back, the boy Jesus was still in Jerusalem, but they had no knowledge of it:
⁴⁴ And in the belief that he was with some of their number, they went a day's journey; and after looking for him among their relations and friends,
⁴⁵ And seeing that he was not there, they went back to Jerusalem, to make search for him.
⁴⁶ And after three days they came across him in the Temple, seated among the wise men, giving ear to their words and putting questions to them.
⁴⁷ And all to whose ears it came were full of wonder at his knowledge and the answers which he gave.
⁴⁸ And when they saw him they were surprised, and his mother said to him, Son, why have you done this to us? see, your father and I have been looking for you with sorrow.
⁴⁹ And he said to them, Why were you looking for me? was it not clear to you that my right place was in my Father's house?
⁵⁰ And his words seemed strange to them.
⁵¹ And he went down with them and came to Nazareth; and did as he was ordered: and his mother kept all these words in her heart.
⁵² And Jesus was increasing in wisdom and in years, and in grace before God and men.