Verse 1
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
Verse 2
(And this taxing was first
made when Cyrenius was governor
of Syria.)
Verse 4
And Joseph also went up from
Galilee, out of the city of
Nazareth, into Judaea, unto
the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
Verse 5
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Verse 6
And so it was, that, while they were there, the
days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
Verse 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.
Verse 8
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding
in the field, keeping watch over their flock
by night.
Verse 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.
Verse 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.
Verse 11
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
Verse 12
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling
clothes, lying in a manger.
Verse 13
And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Verse 14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
Verse 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.
Verse 16
And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying
in a manger.
Verse 17
And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told
them concerning this child.
Verse 18
And all they that heard it wondered
at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
Verse 19
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
Verse 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.