1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 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:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 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. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 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. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 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 unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 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. 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; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 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. 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 upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 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, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 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; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 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; 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. 38 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. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 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. 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. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 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. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 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. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 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. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
1 那时， 有谕旨从凯撒奥古士督颁发下来， 叫普天下的人登记户口。
2 这是第一次户口登记， 是在居里纽作叙利亚总督的时候举行的。
3 众人各归各城去登记户口。
4 约瑟本是大卫家族的人， 也从加利利的拿撒勒上犹太去， 到了大卫的城伯利恒，
5 与所聘之妻马利亚一同登记户口。那时马利亚的身孕已经重了。
6 他们在那里的时候， 马利亚的产期到了，
7 生了头胎儿子， 用布包着， 放在马槽里， 因为客店里没有地方。
8 在伯利恒的郊外， 有一些牧人在夜间看守羊群。
9 主的一位使者站在他们旁边， 主的荣光四面照着他们， 他们就非常害怕。
10 天使说： "不要怕！ 看哪！ 我报给你们大喜的信息， 是关于万民的：
11 今天在大卫的城里， 为你们生了救主， 就是主基督。
12 你们要找到一个婴孩， 包着布， 卧在马槽里， 那就是记号了。"
13 忽然有一大队天兵， 同那天使一起赞美 神说：
14 "在至高之处， 荣耀归与 神！ 在地上， 平安归与他所喜悦的人！ "
15 众天使离开他们升天去了， 那些牧人彼此说： "我们往伯利恒去， 看看主所指示我们已经成就的事。"
16 他们急忙去了， 找到马利亚、约瑟和那卧在马槽里的婴孩。
17 他们见过以后， 就把天使对他们论这孩子的话传开了。
18 听见的人， 都希奇牧人所说的事。
19 马利亚把这一切放在心里， 反复思想。
20 牧人因为听见的和看见的， 正像天使对他们所说的一样， 就回去了， 把荣耀赞美归与 神。
21 满了八天， 替孩子行割礼的时候， 就给他起名叫耶稣， 就是他成胎之前， 天使所起的。
22 满了洁净的日子， 他们就按着摩西的律法， 带孩子上耶路撒冷去， 奉献给主。
23 正如主的律法所记： "所有头生的男孩， 都当称为圣归给主。"
24 又照着主的律法所说的献上祭物， 就是一对斑鸠或两只雏鸽。
25 在耶路撒冷有一个人， 名叫西面， 这人公义虔诚， 一向期待以色列的安慰者来到， 又有圣灵在他身上。
26 圣灵启示他， 在死前必得见主所应许的基督，
27 他又受圣灵感动进了圣殿。那时， 耶稣的父母抱着孩子进来， 要按着律法的规矩为他行礼。
28 西面就把他接到手上， 称颂 神说：
29 "主啊， 现在照你的话， 释放仆人平平安安地去吧！
30 因我的眼睛已经看见你的救恩，
31 就是你在万民面前所预备的，
32 为要作外族人启示的光， 和你民以色列的荣耀。"
33 他父母因论到他的这些话而希奇。
34 西面给他们祝福， 对他母亲马利亚说： "看哪！ 这孩子被立， 要叫以色列中许多人跌倒， 许多人兴起， 又要成为反对的目标，
35 （你自己的心也会被刀刺透， ）这样， 许多人心中的意念就要被揭露出来。"
36 又有一个女先知， 就是亚拿， 是亚设支派法内利的女儿。她已经上了年纪， 从童女出嫁， 和丈夫住了七年，
37 就寡居了， 直到八十四岁（"就寡居了， 直到八十四岁"或译： "就寡居了八十四年"）。她没有离开过圣殿， 以禁食和祷告昼夜事奉主。
38 就在那时候， 她前来称谢 神， 并且向期待耶路撒冷蒙救赎的众人， 讲论孩子的事。
39 他们按着主的律法办完一切， 就回加利利， 到自己的城拿撒勒去了。
40 孩子渐渐长大， 强壮起来， 充满智慧， 有 神的恩典在他身上。
41 每年逾越节， 他父母都上耶路撒冷去。
42 当他十二岁时， 他们按着节期的惯例， 照常上去。
43 过完了节， 他们回去的时候， 孩童耶稣仍留在耶路撒冷， 他父母却不知道，
44 还以为他在同行的人中间。走了一天， 就在亲戚和熟人中找他，
45 没有找到， 就转回耶路撒冷找他。
46 过了三天， 才发现他在圣殿里， 坐在教师中间， 一面听， 一面问。
47 所有听见他的人， 都希奇他的聪明和应对。
48 他父母见了， 非常惊奇， 他母亲说： "孩子， 为什么这样对待我们呢？你看， 你父亲和我都很担心地在找你呢！ "
49 他说： "为什么找我呢？你们不知道我必须在我父的家里吗？（"在我父的家里吗？"或译： "以我父的事为念吗？"）"
50 但他们不明白他所说的话。
51 他就同他们下去， 回到拿撒勒， 并且顺从他们。他母亲把这一切事， 都存在心里。
52 耶稣的智慧和身量， 以及 神和人对他的喜爱， 都不断增长。