Luke 2:1–14 · BSB
2:1
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.
2:2
This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
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2:3
And everyone went to his own town to register.
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So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.
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He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
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While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
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And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
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Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
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Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
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And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
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And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
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“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
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