1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 3:1Matt 24:14Acts 25:21
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 3:1
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. Many Bible Versions Ask AI
4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Mic 5:2John 7:421 Sam 16:1Luke 1:26-27Matt 2:23Ruth 4:171 Sam 20:6Luke 3:23-31Luke 4:16Matt 1:1-17
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 1:18-19Deut 22:22-27
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 33:11Mic 5:2Rev 12:1-5Prov 19:21Luke 1:57
7And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Gal 4:42 Cor 8:9Isa 53:2-3John 1:14Matt 1:25Luke 2:11-12Matt 8:20Isa 7:14Ps 22:6Matt 13:55
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Gen 31:39-401 Sam 17:34-35Ps 78:70-71John 10:8-12Exod 3:1-2Ezek 34:8
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 60:12 Cor 3:181 Kgs 8:11Acts 27:23Rev 18:1Acts 22:6-9Acts 26:13-14Acts 5:19Exod 40:34-35John 12:41
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 40:9Isa 61:1Isa 52:7Gen 12:3Matt 28:18Luke 1:30Matt 14:27Acts 13:32Isa 41:27Luke 1:19
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 9:6Matt 1:21Acts 2:36Titus 3:4-7Matt 16:161 John 5:1John 4:42Luke 1:43Phil 2:11Acts 5:31
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 7:14Isa 53:1-2Isa 7:11Ps 22:61 Sam 10:2-71 Sam 2:342 Kgs 19:292 Kgs 20:8
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 103:20-21Rev 5:111 Kgs 22:19Ps 148:2Dan 7:10Heb 1:14Luke 15:10Job 38:7Isa 6:2-3Eph 3:10
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rom 5:1Luke 19:38Luke 1:79Col 1:20Heb 13:20-21Isa 9:6-7Ps 85:9-12Rev 5:13Titus 3:4-7Eph 3:20-21
15And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Pet 3:22Matt 2:1-2Exod 3:3Matt 2:9-112 Kgs 2:12 Kgs 2:11John 20:1-10Luke 24:51Matt 12:42Ps 111:2
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 19:32Luke 2:12Luke 2:7Luke 1:39Luke 22:13Eccl 9:10
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 8:39Ps 66:16Ps 71:17-18Luke 2:38Mal 3:16Ps 16:9-10John 1:41-46
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 1:65-66Luke 2:33Luke 2:47Luke 4:36Luke 5:9-10Isa 8:18
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:51Luke 1:661 Sam 21:12Gen 37:11Prov 4:4Hos 14:9Luke 9:43-44
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 106:481 Chr 29:10-12Acts 11:18Isa 29:19Ps 72:17-19Acts 2:46-47Luke 18:43Luke 19:37-38Matt 9:8Ps 107:15
21And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Gen 17:12Lev 12:3Luke 1:31Gal 4:4-5Luke 1:59Matt 1:21Matt 3:15Matt 1:25Phil 2:8
22And 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; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Lev 12:1-8
23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Exod 13:2Exod 22:29Num 3:13Exod 34:19Num 18:15Num 8:16-17Exod 13:12-15
24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Lev 12:6-8Lev 12:22 Cor 8:9
25And, 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 25:9Luke 1:6Luke 2:38Titus 2:11-14Mark 15:43Luke 1:412 Pet 1:21Gen 6:9Isa 40:1Luke 1:67
26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:John 8:51Heb 11:5Luke 9:27Acts 10:38John 20:31Ps 25:14Acts 2:36Ps 89:48-49Acts 17:3Acts 9:20
27And 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, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:22Acts 10:19Luke 2:41Luke 2:48Luke 2:51Matt 4:1Acts 11:12Acts 16:7Luke 4:1Rev 1:10
28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 1:64Luke 2:13-14Luke 2:20Mark 9:36Luke 1:46Luke 1:68Mark 10:16Ps 105:1-3Ps 135:19-20Ps 32:11-33:1
29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Rev 14:13Gen 15:15Gen 46:30Phil 1:23Isa 57:1-2Luke 2:26Ps 37:37
30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 49:6Gen 49:18Isa 52:10Luke 2:10-11Luke 3:62 Sam 23:1-5Acts 4:10-12
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 42:1-4Isa 62:1-2Ps 98:2-3Isa 42:10-12Isa 45:21-25Ps 96:10-13Ps 97:6-8Ps 96:1-3
32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 60:1-3Isa 49:6Acts 26:23Acts 13:47-48Isa 42:6-7Isa 9:2Rev 21:23Acts 28:28Isa 60:19Matt 4:16
33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 8:18Luke 1:65-66Luke 2:48
34And 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; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Cor 1:231 Pet 2:7-8Isa 8:14-15Matt 21:442 Cor 2:15-16Acts 9:1-20Hos 14:91 Pet 4:14Acts 13:45Acts 17:6
35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Cor 11:19Deut 8:2Acts 8:21-23John 15:22-24John 19:25Judg 5:15-16Luke 16:14-15Matt 12:24-35Ps 42:101 John 2:19
36And 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; Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Ps 92:14Exod 15:20Gen 30:13Acts 2:18Acts 21:9Judg 4:41 Cor 12:12 Kgs 22:14Job 5:26Rev 7:6
37And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:1 Tim 5:5Ps 23:6Acts 14:23Acts 13:3Ps 27:4Acts 26:7Exod 38:8Luke 5:33Ps 135:1-2Ps 22:2
38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:252 Cor 9:15Luke 1:68Luke 24:21Mark 15:43Eph 1:3Luke 1:46-56Luke 2:28-32Luke 23:51Luke 1:64-66
39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:4Deut 12:32Gal 4:4-5Matt 3:15Luke 2:21-24Luke 2:51Matt 2:22-23Luke 1:6
40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:52Luke 1:80Isa 11:1-5John 1:141 Sam 2:261 Sam 3:19Isa 53:1-2Luke 2:47Eph 6:10Ps 22:9
41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Deut 12:18Deut 16:1-8Exod 12:14Exod 23:14-17Exod 34:23Lev 23:5Num 28:161 Sam 1:211 Sam 1:3Deut 12:11
42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. Many Bible Versions Ask AI
43And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:2 Chr 25:172 Chr 30:21-23Exod 12:15
44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 2:3Ps 122:1-4Ps 42:4
45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. Many Bible Versions Ask AI
46And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Isa 49:1-2Luke 5:17Acts 5:34Isa 50:4Matt 12:40Matt 27:63-641 Kgs 12:51 Kgs 12:12Luke 2:44-45Matt 16:21
47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Matt 7:28Luke 4:32Ps 119:99John 7:15John 7:46Luke 4:22Mark 1:22
48And 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. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:49Matt 12:46Luke 3:23Luke 4:22
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:John 6:38John 8:29Mal 3:1Ps 40:8John 4:34Luke 2:48John 5:17Matt 21:12John 2:16-17John 9:4
50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 18:34Luke 9:45Mark 9:32
51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:19Dan 7:28Gen 37:11Mark 6:31 Pet 2:21Eph 5:21Eph 6:1-2Matt 3:15Luke 2:39
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Many Bible Versions Ask AI Cross Refs:Luke 2:40Prov 3:3-41 Sam 2:26Rom 14:18Luke 1:80Acts 7:9-10