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The Holy Gospel of Jesus Christ According to Saint Luke
Chapter 2
The birth of Christ. His presentation in the temple. Simeon's prophecy. Christ at twelve years of age, is found amongst the doctors.
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And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled. |
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This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria. |
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And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city. |
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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. |
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To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. |
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And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered. |
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And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn. |
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And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock. |
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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. |
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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: |
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For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David. |
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And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger. |
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And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying: |
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Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will. |
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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. |
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And they came with haste: and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger. |
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And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child. |
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And all that heard wondered: and at those things that were told them by the shepherds. |
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But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart. |
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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. |
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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. |
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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: |
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As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord: |
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And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons: |
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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. |
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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. |
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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, |
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He also took him into his arms and blessed God and said |
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Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace: |
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Because my eyes have seen thy salvation, |
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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples: |
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A light to the revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. |
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And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him. |
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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. |
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And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed. |
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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. |
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And she was a widow until fourscore and four years: who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day. |
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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. |
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And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth. |
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And the child grew and waxed strong, full of wisdom: and the grace of God was in him. |
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And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch. |
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And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast, |
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And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not. |
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And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance. |
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And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him. |
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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. |
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And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers. |
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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. |
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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? |
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And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them. |
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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. |
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And Jesus advanced in wisdom and age and grace with God and men. |
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