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Luke 2:1 (show verse)

Now in those days an order was published by Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be registered.

Luke 2:2 (show verse)

This was the first registration taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Luke 2:3 (show verse)

So all the people went to their hometowns to be registered.

Luke 2:4 (show verse)

Joseph, too, went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the City of David (called Bethlehem), because he was a descendant of the household and family of David.

Luke 2:5 (show verse)

He went there to be registered with Mary, who had been promised to him in marriage and was pregnant.

Luke 2:6 (show verse)

While they were there, the time came for her to have her baby,

Luke 2:7 (show verse)

and she gave birth to her first child, a son. She wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no place for them in the guest quarters.

Luke 2:8 (show verse)

In that region there were shepherds living in the fields, watching their flock during the night.

Luke 2:9 (show verse)

An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Luke 2:10 (show verse)

Then the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.

Luke 2:11 (show verse)

Today your Savior, the Lord Messiah, was born in the City of David.

Luke 2:12 (show verse)

And this will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a feeding trough."

Luke 2:13 (show verse)

Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying,

Luke 2:14 (show verse)

"Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"

Luke 2:15 (show verse)

When the angels had left them and gone back to heaven, the shepherds told one another, "Let's go to Bethlehem and see what has taken place that the Lord has told us about."

Luke 2:16 (show verse)

So they went quickly and found Mary and Joseph with the baby, who was lying in the feeding trough.

Luke 2:17 (show verse)

When they saw this, they repeated what they had been told about this child.

Luke 2:18 (show verse)

All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.

Luke 2:19 (show verse)

However, Mary continued to treasure all these things in her heart and to ponder them.

Luke 2:20 (show verse)

Then the shepherds returned to their flock, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen, just as it had been told to them.

Luke 2:21 (show verse)

After eight days had passed, the infant was circumcised and named Jesus, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:22 (show verse)

When the time came for their purification according to the Law of Moses, Joseph and Mary took Jesus up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord,

Luke 2:23 (show verse)

as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn son is to be designated as holy to the Lord."

Luke 2:24 (show verse)

They also offered a sacrifice according to what is specified in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."

Luke 2:25 (show verse)

Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Character » Of saints » Just
Character of saints » Just
Delayed blessings » Messiah
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Consolation of israel
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Names » Of Christ » Consolation of israel
Obedience » Instances of » Simeon
Patience » In waiting for God
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
Piety » Examples of piety » Simeon
Power » Of the holy spirit examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Simeon » A devout man who blessed Christ
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
True religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Waiting » For the consolation of israel
Waiting upon God » For » The consolation of israel

Luke 2:26 (show verse)

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah.

Luke 2:27 (show verse)

Led by the Spirit, he went into the Temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the Law,

Luke 2:28 (show verse)

Simeon took the infant in his arms and praised God, saying,

Luke 2:29 (show verse)

"Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace according to your promise,

Luke 2:30 (show verse)

because my eyes have seen your salvation,

Luke 2:31 (show verse)

which you prepared for all people to see

Luke 2:32 (show verse)

a light that will reveal salvation to unbelievers and bring glory to your people Israel."

Luke 2:33 (show verse)

Jesus' father and mother kept wondering at the things being said about him.

Luke 2:34 (show verse)

Then Simeon blessed them and told Mary, his mother, "This infant is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and rise. Also, he will be a sign that will be opposed.

Luke 2:35 (show verse)

Indeed, a sword will pierce your own soul, too, so that the inner thoughts of many people might be revealed."

Luke 2:36 (show verse)

Now Anna, a prophetess, was also there. She was a descendant of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage,

Luke 2:37 (show verse)

and then as a widow for 84 years. She never left the Temple, but continued to worship there night and day with times of fasting and prayer.

Luke 2:38 (show verse)

Just then she came forward and began to thank God and to speak about Jesus to everyone who was waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:39 (show verse)

After doing everything required by the Law of the Lord, Joseph and Mary returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee.

Luke 2:40 (show verse)

Meanwhile, the child continued to grow and to become strong. He was filled with wisdom, and God's favor rested upon him.

Luke 2:41 (show verse)

Every year Jesus' parents would go to Jerusalem for the Passover Festival.

Luke 2:42 (show verse)

When Jesus was twelve years old, they went up to the festival as usual.

Luke 2:43 (show verse)

When the days of the festival were over, they left for home. The young man Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.

Luke 2:44 (show verse)

They thought that he was in their group of travelers. After traveling for a day, they started looking for him among their relatives and friends.

Luke 2:45 (show verse)

When they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, searching desperately for him.

Luke 2:46 (show verse)

Three days later, they found him in the Temple sitting among the teachers, listening to them, and posing questions to them.

Luke 2:47 (show verse)

All who heard him were amazed at his intelligence and his answers.

Luke 2:48 (show verse)

When Jesus' parents saw him, they were shocked. His mother asked him, "Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father and I have been worried sick looking for you!"

Luke 2:49 (show verse)

He asked them, "Why were you looking for me? Didn't you know that I had to be in my Father's house?"

Luke 2:50 (show verse)

But they did not understand what he told them.

Luke 2:51 (show verse)

Then he went back with them, returning to Nazareth and remaining in submission to them. His mother continued to treasure all these things in her heart.

Luke 2:52 (show verse)

Meanwhile, Jesus kept on growing wiser and more mature, and in favor with God and his fellow man.