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. Compare verse17 commentaries
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 lineage of David:) Compare verse15 commentaries
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Compare verse20 commentaries
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. Compare verse26 commentaries
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Compare verse26 commentaries
9 And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Compare verse21 commentaries
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. Compare verse22 commentaries
11 For to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, which is Christ the Lord. Compare verse22 commentaries
12 And this shall be a sign to you; You shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Compare verse22 commentaries
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Compare verse21 commentaries
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 to Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. Compare verse20 commentaries
16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Compare verse10 commentaries
17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Compare verse9 commentaries
18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. Compare verse10 commentaries
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. Compare verse10 commentaries
21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. Compare verse15 commentaries
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; Compare verse18 commentaries
23 (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) Compare verse16 commentaries
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. Compare verse14 commentaries
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 Ghost was on him. Compare verse15 commentaries
26 And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Compare verse3 commentaries
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, Compare verse4 commentaries
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; Compare verse18 commentaries
35 (Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Compare verse16 commentaries
36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; Compare verse13 commentaries
37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. Compare verse9 commentaries
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. Compare verse10 commentaries
39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Compare verse11 commentaries
40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was on him. Compare verse11 commentaries
42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. Compare verse12 commentaries
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. Compare verse11 commentaries
44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. Compare verse10 commentaries
46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. Compare verse15 commentaries
48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Son, why have you thus dealt with us? behold, your father and I have sought you sorrowing. Compare verse16 commentaries
49 And he said to them, How is it that you sought me? knew you not that I must be about my Father's business? Compare verse17 commentaries
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. Compare verse14 commentaries