Luke Chapter 2 - Douay-Rheims Catholic Bible
- 1
- And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.
- 2
- This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
- 3
- And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
- 4
- And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem: because he was of the house and family of David,
- 5
- To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
- 6
- And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
- 7
- And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him up 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 watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
- 9
- And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.
- 10
- And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
- 11
- For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
- 12
- And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
- 13
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
- 14
- Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
- 15
- And it came to pass, after the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another: Let us go over to Bethlehem, and let us see this word that is come to pass, which the Lord hath shewed to us.
- 16
- And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
- 17
- And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
- 18
- And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
- 19
- But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
- 20
- And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
- 21
- And after eight days were accomplished, that the child should be circumcised, his name was called JESUS, which was called by the angel, before he was conceived in the womb.
- 22
- And after the days of her purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished, they carried him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord:
- 23
- As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:
- 24
- And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:
- 25
- And behold there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Ghost was in him.
- 26
- And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
- 27
- And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
- 28
- He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
- 29
- Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
- 30
- Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
- 31
- Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
- 32
- A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
- 33
- And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
- 34
- And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold this child is set for the fall, and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be contradicted;
- 35
- And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
- 36
- And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser; she was far advanced in years, and had lived with her husband seven years from her virginity.
- 37
- And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
- 38
- Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.
- 39
- And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
- 40
- And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.
- 41
- And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,
- 42
- And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
- 43
- And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.
- 44
- And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
- 45
- And not finding him, they returned into 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, hearing them, and asking them questions.
- 47
- And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
- 48
- And seeing him, they wondered. And his mother said to him: Son, why hast thou done so to us? behold thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
- 49
- And he said to them: How is it that you sought me? did you not know, that I must be about my father's business?
- 50
- And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
- 51
- And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. And his mother kept all these words in her heart.
- 52
- And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.
