Luke 2

And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

factum est autem in diebus illis exiit edictum a Caesare Augusto ut describeretur universus orbis

(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

haec descriptio prima facta est praeside Syriae Cyrino

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

et ibant omnes ut profiterentur singuli in suam civitatem

And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

ascendit autem et Ioseph a Galilaea de civitate Nazareth in Iudaeam civitatem David quae vocatur Bethleem eo quod esset de domo et familia David

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

ut profiteretur cum Maria desponsata sibi uxore praegnate

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

factum est autem cum essent ibi impleti sunt dies ut pareret

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.

et peperit filium suum primogenitum et pannis eum involvit et reclinavit eum in praesepio quia non erat eis locus in diversorio

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

et pastores erant in regione eadem vigilantes et custodientes vigilias noctis supra gregem suum

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

et ecce angelus Domini stetit iuxta illos et claritas Dei circumfulsit illos et timuerunt timore magno

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

et dixit illis angelus nolite timere ecce enim evangelizo vobis gaudium magnum quod erit omni populo

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

quia natus est vobis hodie salvator qui est Christus Dominus in civitate David

And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

et hoc vobis signum invenietis infantem pannis involutum et positum in praesepio

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

et subito facta est cum angelo multitudo militiae caelestis laudantium Deum et dicentium

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

gloria in altissimis Deo et in terra pax in hominibus bonae voluntatis

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 unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

et factum est ut discesserunt ab eis angeli in caelum pastores loquebantur ad invicem transeamus usque Bethleem et videamus hoc verbum quod factum est quod fecit Dominus et ostendit nobis

And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

et venerunt festinantes et invenerunt Mariam et Ioseph et infantem positum in praesepio

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

videntes autem cognoverunt de verbo quod dictum erat illis de puero hoc

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

et omnes qui audierunt mirati sunt et de his quae dicta erant a pastoribus ad ipsos

But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

Maria autem conservabat omnia verba haec conferens in corde suo

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

et reversi sunt pastores glorificantes et laudantes Deum in omnibus quae audierant et viderant sicut dictum est ad illos

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.

et postquam consummati sunt dies octo ut circumcideretur vocatum est nomen eius Iesus quod vocatum est ab angelo priusquam in utero conciperetur

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;

et postquam impleti sunt dies purgationis eius secundum legem Mosi tulerunt illum in Hierusalem ut sisterent eum Domino

(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

sicut scriptum est in lege Domini quia omne masculinum adaperiens vulvam sanctum Domino vocabitur

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.

et ut darent hostiam secundum quod dictum est in lege Domini par turturum aut duos pullos columbarum

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 upon him.

et ecce homo erat in Hierusalem cui nomen Symeon et homo iste iustus et timoratus expectans consolationem Israhel et Spiritus Sanctus erat in eo

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

et responsum acceperat ab Spiritu Sancto non visurum se mortem nisi prius videret Christum Domini

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,

et venit in Spiritu in templum et cum inducerent puerum Iesum parentes eius ut facerent secundum consuetudinem legis pro eo

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

et ipse accepit eum in ulnas suas et benedixit Deum et dixit

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

nunc dimittis servum tuum Domine secundum verbum tuum in pace

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

quia viderunt oculi mei salutare tuum

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

quod parasti ante faciem omnium populorum

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

lumen ad revelationem gentium et gloriam plebis tuae Israhel

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

et erat pater eius et mater mirantes super his quae dicebantur de illo

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto 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;

et benedixit illis Symeon et dixit ad Mariam matrem eius ecce positus est hic in ruinam et resurrectionem multorum in Israhel et in signum cui contradicetur

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

et tuam ipsius animam pertransiet gladius ut revelentur ex multis cordibus cogitationes

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;

et erat Anna prophetissa filia Phanuhel de tribu Aser haec processerat in diebus multis et vixerat cum viro suo annis septem a virginitate sua

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.

et haec vidua usque ad annos octoginta quattuor quae non discedebat de templo ieiuniis et obsecrationibus serviens nocte ac die

And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

et haec ipsa hora superveniens confitebatur Domino et loquebatur de illo omnibus qui expectabant redemptionem Hierusalem

And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

et ut perfecerunt omnia secundum legem Domini reversi sunt in Galilaeam in civitatem suam Nazareth

And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

puer autem crescebat et confortabatur plenus sapientia et gratia Dei erat in illo

Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

et ibant parentes eius per omnes annos in Hierusalem in die sollemni paschae

And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

et cum factus esset annorum duodecim ascendentibus illis in Hierosolymam secundum consuetudinem diei festi

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.

consummatisque diebus cum redirent remansit puer Iesus in Hierusalem et non cognoverunt parentes eius

But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

existimantes autem illum esse in comitatu venerunt iter diei et requirebant eum inter cognatos et notos

And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

et non invenientes regressi sunt in Hierusalem requirentes eum

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.

et factum est post triduum invenerunt illum in templo sedentem in medio doctorum audientem illos et interrogantem

And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

stupebant autem omnes qui eum audiebant super prudentia et responsis eius

And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.

et videntes admirati sunt et dixit mater eius ad illum fili quid fecisti nobis sic ecce pater tuus et ego dolentes quaerebamus te

And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

et ait ad illos quid est quod me quaerebatis nesciebatis quia in his quae Patris mei sunt oportet me esse

And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

et ipsi non intellexerunt verbum quod locutus est ad illos

And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

et descendit cum eis et venit Nazareth et erat subditus illis et mater eius conservabat omnia verba haec in corde suo

And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

et Iesus proficiebat sapientia aetate et gratia apud Deum et homines