Luke 2

Naqueles dias saiu um decreto da parte de César Augusto, para que todo o mundo fosse recenseado.

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

Este primeiro recenseamento foi feito quando Quirino era governador da Síria.

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

E todos iam alistar-se, cada um à sua própria cidade.

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

Subiu também José, da Galileia, da cidade de Nazaré, à cidade de Davi, chamada Belém, porque era da casa e família de Davi,

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:)

a fim de alistar-se com Maria, sua esposa, que estava grávida.

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

Enquanto estavam ali, chegou o tempo em que ela havia de dar à luz,

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

e teve a seu filho primogênito; envolveu-o em faixas e o deitou em uma manjedoura, porque não havia lugar para eles na estalagem.

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.

Ora, havia naquela mesma região pastores que estavam no campo, e guardavam durante as vigílias da noite o seu rebanho.

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

E um anjo do Senhor apareceu-lhes, e a glória do Senhor os cercou de resplendor; pelo que se encheram de grande temor.

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.

O anjo, porém, lhes disse: Não temais, porquanto vos trago novas de grande alegria que o será para todo o povo:

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

É que vos nasceu hoje, na cidade de Davi, o Salvador, que é Cristo, o Senhor.

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

E isto vos será por sinal: Achareis um menino envolto em faixas, e deitado em uma manjedoura.

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

Então, de repente, apareceu junto ao anjo grande multidão da milícia celestial, louvando a Deus e dizendo:

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

Glória a Deus nas maiores alturas, e paz na terra; boa vontade para com os homens.

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

E logo que os anjos se retiraram deles para o céu, diziam os pastores uns aos outros: Vamos já até Belém, e vejamos isso que aconteceu e que o Senhor nos deu a conhecer.

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.

Foram, pois, a toda a pressa, e acharam Maria e José, e o menino deitado na manjedoura;

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

e, vendo-o, divulgaram a palavra que acerca do menino lhes fora dita;

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

e todos os que a ouviram se admiravam do que os pastores lhes diziam.

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

Maria, porém, guardava todas estas coisas, meditando-as em seu coração.

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

E voltaram os pastores, glorificando e louvando a Deus por tudo o que tinham ouvido e visto, como lhes fora dito.

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

Quando se completaram os oito dias para ser circuncidado o menino, foi-lhe dado o nome de Jesus, que pelo anjo lhe fora posto antes de ser concebido.

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.

Terminados os dias da purificação, segundo a lei de Moisés, levaram-no a Jerusalém, para apresentá-lo ao Senhor

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;

(conforme está escrito na lei do Senhor: Todo primogênito será consagrado ao Senhor),

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

e para oferecerem um sacrifício segundo o disposto na lei do Senhor: um par de rolas, ou dois pombinhos.

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.

Ora, havia em Jerusalém um homem cujo nome era Simeão; e este homem, justo e temente a Deus, esperava a consolação de Israel; e o Espírito Santo estava sobre ele.

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.

E lhe fora revelado pelo Espírito Santo que ele não morreria antes de ver o Cristo do Senhor.

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

Assim pelo Espírito foi ao templo; e quando os pais trouxeram o menino Jesus, para fazerem por ele segundo o costume da lei,

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,

Simeão o tomou em seus braços, e louvou a Deus, e disse:

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

Agora, Senhor, despedes em paz o teu servo, segundo a tua palavra;

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

pois os meus olhos já viram a tua salvação,

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

a qual tu preparaste ante a face de todos os povos;

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

luz para revelação aos gentios, e para glória do teu povo Israel.

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

Enquanto isso, José e sua mãe se admiravam das coisas que dele se diziam.

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

E Simeão os abençoou, e disse a Maria, mãe do menino: Eis que este é posto para queda e para levantamento de muitos em Israel, e para ser alvo de contradição,

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;

sim, e uma espada traspassará a tua própria alma, para que se manifestem os pensamentos de muitos corações.

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

Havia também uma profetisa, Ana, filha de Fanuel, da tribo de Aser. Era já avançada em idade, tendo vivido com o marido sete anos desde a sua virgindade;

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;

e era viúva, de quase oitenta e quatro anos. Não se afastava do templo, servindo a Deus noite e dia em jejuns e orações.

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.

Chegando ela na mesma hora, deu graças a Deus, e falou a respeito do menino a todos os que esperavam a redenção de Jerusalém.

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.

Assim que cumpriram tudo segundo a lei do Senhor, voltaram à Galileia, para sua cidade de Nazaré.

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

E o menino ia crescendo e fortalecendo-se, ficando cheio de sabedoria; e a graça de Deus estava sobre ele.

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

Ora, seus pais iam todos os anos a Jerusalém, à festa da páscoa.

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

Quando Jesus completou doze anos, subiram eles segundo o costume da festa;

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

e, terminados aqueles dias, ao regressarem, ficou o menino Jesus em Jerusalém, e não o soube José, nem sua mãe;

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.

julgando, porém, que estivesse entre os companheiros de viagem, andaram caminho de um dia, e o procuravam entre os parentes e conhecidos;

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

e não o achando, voltaram a Jerusalém em busca dele.

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

E aconteceu que, passados três dias, o acharam no templo, sentado no meio dos doutores, ouvindo-os, e interrogando-os.

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.

E todos os que o ouviam se admiravam da sua inteligência e das suas respostas.

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

Quando o viram, ficaram maravilhados, e disse-lhe sua mãe: Filho, por que procedeste assim para conosco? Eis que teu pai e eu ansiosos te procurávamos.

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.

Respondeu-lhes ele: Por que me procuráveis? Não sabíeis que eu devia tratar dos negócios de meu Pai?

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

Eles, porém, não entenderam as palavras que lhes dissera.

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

Então, descendo com eles, foi para Nazaré, e era-lhes sujeito. E sua mãe guardava todas estas coisas em seu coração.

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.

E crescia Jesus em sabedoria, em estatura e em graça diante de Deus e dos homens.

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