# Luke 2

> Lumin Translation

Source: https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/2

Translated from Hebrew and Greek with AI, then checked for clarity and fidelity.

1. Now in those days a decree issued from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should register.
2. This was the first census when Quirinius governed Syria.
3. And all went to register, each to his own city.
4. Joseph also went up from the city of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to David's city—which is called Bethlehem—because he was from the house and family of David.
5. to enroll with Mary, betrothed to him, who was pregnant.
6. It happened, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth.
7. She gave birth to her firstborn son, wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the guest quarters.
8. And shepherds were out in the fields of that same region, keeping night watches over their flock.
9. And an angel of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and great fear seized them.
10. And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for see, I announce to you great joy that will be for all the people.”
11. Because a Savior has been born to you today in the city of David, who is Christ the Lord.
12. And this is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.
13. And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of heaven's host praising God and saying,
14. Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among people of good pleasure.
15. As the angels departed from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us now go even to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord made known to us.”
16. Hurrying, they came and found both Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
17. When they saw it, they made known the saying spoken to them about this child.
18. And all who heard marveled at the words spoken to them by the shepherds.
19. But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
20. The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything they had heard and seen, just as it had been spoken to them.
21. And when eight days were completed for circumcising him, he was named Jesus, the name by which the angel called him before he was conceived in the womb.
22. And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
23. As has been written in the law of the Lord that every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.
24. and to offer a sacrifice as stated 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; this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord's Christ.
27. And he came in the Spirit into the temple when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for them according to the custom of the law concerning him.
28. He took him into his arms and blessed God and said,
29. Now, Lord, you release your servant in peace, according to your word.
30. because my eyes have seen your salvation
31. which you prepared before all the peoples
32. a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory of your people Israel.
33. And his father and mother were marveling at the things being said about him.
34. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this one is destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is contradicted."
35. A sword will pass through your own soul also, so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.
36. And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher—she had advanced to old age over many days, having lived seven years with a husband from her virginity.
37. And she was a widow for eighty-four years, who did not leave the temple, worshiping with fastings and supplications night and day.
38. She approached at that very hour, thanked God, and spoke about him to all those expecting Jerusalem's redemption.
39. And when they had completed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
40. And the child grew and became strong, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41. And his parents journeyed to Jerusalem year by year for the Passover feast.
42. And when he became twelve years old, as they went up according to the custom of the feast,
43. After they had completed the days, as they returned, Jesus the boy remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents did not realize.
44. But assuming he was in the company, they traveled a day's journey and sought him among relatives and acquaintances.
45. And not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him.
46. And after three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and questioning them.
47. All who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.
48. When they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, "Son, why have you done this to us? Look, your father and I, grieving, were seeking you."
49. And he said to them, "Why were you seeking me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father's house?"
50. And they did not understand the word that he spoke to them.
51. He went down with them to Nazareth and was obedient to them, and his mother treasured all these words in her heart.
52. And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and people.

## Nearby chapters

[Luke 1](https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/1.md)
[Luke 3](https://www.lumin.faith/read/luke/3.md)

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