Luke 2:1

AMP: Now in those days a decree went out from [the emperor] Caesar Augustus, that all the inhabited world (the Roman Empire) should be registered [in a census].

ASV: Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.

BSB: Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.

DARBY: But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.

DRA: And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.

KJV: And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

Luke 2:2

AMP: This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

ASV: This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

BSB: This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

DARBY: The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.

DRA: This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.

KJV: (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

Luke 2:3

AMP: And everyone went to register for the census, each to his own city.

ASV: And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.

BSB: And everyone went to his own town to register.

DARBY: And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:

DRA: And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.

KJV: And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

Luke 2:4

AMP: So Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

ASV: And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;

BSB: So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

DARBY: and Joseph also went up from Galilee out of the city Nazareth to Judaea, to David's city, the which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

DRA: 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,

KJV: 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:)

Luke 2:5

AMP: in order to register with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was with child. [Matt 1:18-25]

ASV: to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.

BSB: He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

DARBY: to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him [as his] wife, she being great with child.

DRA: To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

KJV: To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

Luke 2:6

AMP: While they were there [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to give birth,

ASV: And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

BSB: While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.

DARBY: And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth [to her child] were fulfilled,

DRA: And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.

KJV: And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Luke 2:7

AMP: and she gave birth to her Son, her firstborn; and she wrapped Him in [swaddling] cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no [private] room for them in the inn.

ASV: And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

BSB: And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

DARBY: and she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him up in swaddling-clothes and laid him in the manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:8

AMP: In the same region there were shepherds staying out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

ASV: And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

BSB: And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

DARBY: And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

DRA: And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.

KJV: And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:9

AMP: And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord flashed and shone around them, and they were terribly frightened.

ASV: And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

BSB: Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

DARBY: And lo, an angel of [the] Lord was there by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] great fear.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:10

AMP: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.

ASV: And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:

BSB: But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

DARBY: And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;

DRA: 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:

KJV: And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

Luke 2:11

AMP: For this day in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord (the Messiah). [Mic 5:2]

ASV: for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

BSB: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

DARBY: for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ [the] Lord.

DRA: For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

KJV: For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

Luke 2:12

AMP: And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.” [1 Sam 2:34; 2 Kin 19:29; Is 7:14]

ASV: And this [is] the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

BSB: And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

DARBY: And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger.

DRA: And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.

KJV: And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Luke 2:13

AMP: Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,

ASV: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

BSB: And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

DARBY: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

DRA: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:

KJV: And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

Luke 2:14

AMP: “Glory to God in the highest [heaven],And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”

ASV: Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

BSB: “Glory to God in the highest,and on earth peace to menon whom His favor rests!”

DARBY: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.

DRA: Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.

KJV: Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2:15

AMP: When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying one to another, “Let us go straight to Bethlehem, and see this [wonderful] thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us.”

ASV: And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

BSB: When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

DARBY: And it came to pass, as the angels departed from them into heaven, that the shepherds said to one another, Let us make our way then now as far as Bethlehem, and let us see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:16

AMP: So they went in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the Baby as He lay in the manger.

ASV: And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

BSB: So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.

DARBY: And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger;

DRA: And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.

KJV: And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

Luke 2:17

AMP: And when they had seen this, they made known what had been told them about this Child,

ASV: And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

BSB: After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

DARBY: and having seen [it] they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.

DRA: And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.

KJV: And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

Luke 2:18

AMP: and all who heard it were astounded and wondered at what the shepherds told them.

ASV: And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

BSB: And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

DARBY: And all who heard [it] wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.

DRA: And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.

KJV: And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Luke 2:19

AMP: But Mary treasured all these things, giving careful thought to them and pondering them in her heart.

ASV: But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

BSB: But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

DARBY: But Mary kept all these things [in her mind], pondering [them] in her heart.

DRA: But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.

KJV: But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

Luke 2:20

AMP: The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.

ASV: And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.

BSB: The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.

DARBY: And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.

DRA: And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

KJV: And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

Luke 2:21

AMP: At the end of eight days, when He was to be circumcised, He was named Jesus, the name given [to Him] by the angel [Gabriel] before He was conceived in the womb.

ASV: And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

BSB: When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived.

DARBY: And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:22

AMP: And when the time for their purification came [that is, the mother’s purification and the baby’s dedication] according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord [set apart as the Firstborn] [Lev 12:1-4]

ASV: And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord

BSB: And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

DARBY: And when the days were fulfilled for their purifying according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present [him] to the Lord

DRA: 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:

KJV: 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;

Luke 2:23

AMP: (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male that opens the womb shall be called holy [set apart and dedicated] to the Lord)” [Ex 13:1, 2, 12; Num 8:17]

ASV: (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),

BSB: (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),

DARBY: (as it is written in the law of [the] Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),

DRA: As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:

KJV: (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

Luke 2:24

AMP: and [they came also] to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord [to be appropriate for a family of modest means], “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.” [Lev 12:6-8]

ASV: 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.

BSB: and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

DARBY: and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of [the] Lord: A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons.

DRA: And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:25

AMP: Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

ASV: And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

BSB: Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

DARBY: And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:26

AMP: It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

ASV: And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord`s Christ.

BSB: The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

DARBY: And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see [the] Lord's Christ.

DRA: 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.

KJV: And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

Luke 2:27

AMP: Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him the custom required by the Law,

ASV: And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,

BSB: Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,

DARBY: And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and as the parents brought in the child Jesus that they might do for him according to the custom of the law,

DRA: 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,

KJV: 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,

Luke 2:28

AMP: Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said,

ASV: then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

BSB: Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

DARBY: *he* received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

DRA: He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

KJV: Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

Luke 2:29

AMP: “Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace,According to Your word;

ASV: Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

BSB: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised,You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

DARBY: Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;

DRA: Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;

KJV: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

Luke 2:30

AMP: For my eyes have seen Your Salvation, [Is 52:10]

ASV: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

BSB: For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

DARBY: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

DRA: Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,

KJV: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

Luke 2:31

AMP: Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

ASV: Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

BSB: which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

DARBY: which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

DRA: Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:

KJV: Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

Luke 2:32

AMP: A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was previously unknown],And [to bring] the praise and honor and glory of Your people Israel.” [Is 42:6; 49:6]

ASV: A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.

BSB: a light for revelation to the Gentiles,and for glory to Your people Israel.”

DARBY: a light for revelation of [the] Gentiles and [the] glory of thy people Israel.

DRA: A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

KJV: A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

Luke 2:33

AMP: And His [legal] father and His mother were amazed at what was said about Him.

ASV: And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

BSB: The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

DARBY: And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him.

DRA: And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.

KJV: And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

Luke 2:34

AMP: Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is to be opposed— [Is 8:14, 15]

ASV: and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this [child] is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;

BSB: Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:“Behold, this Child is appointed to causethe rise and fall of many in Israel,and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

DARBY: And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Lo, this [child] is set for the fall and rising up of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against;

DRA: 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;

KJV: 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;

Luke 2:35

AMP: and a sword [of deep sorrow] will pierce through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

ASV: yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.

BSB: so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed —and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

DARBY: (and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that [the] thoughts may be revealed from many hearts.

DRA: And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.

KJV: (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

Luke 2:36

AMP: There was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, and had lived with her husband for seven years after her marriage, [Josh 19:24]

ASV: And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

BSB: There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

DARBY: And there was a prophetess, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of [the] tribe of Asher, who was far advanced in years, having lived with [her] husband seven years from her virginity,

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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;

Luke 2:37

AMP: and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She did not leave the [area of the] temple, but was serving and worshiping night and day with fastings and prayers.

ASV: and she had been a widow even unto fourscore and four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.

BSB: and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

DARBY: and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers;

DRA: And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:38

AMP: She, too, came up at that very moment and began praising and giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all who were looking for the redemption and deliverance of Jerusalem.

ASV: And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

BSB: Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

DARBY: and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:39

AMP: And when they had done everything [in connection with Jesus’ birth] according to the Law of the Lord, they went back to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.

ASV: And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

BSB: When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

DARBY: And when they had completed all things according to the law of [the] Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own city Nazareth.

DRA: And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.

KJV: And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.

Luke 2:40

AMP: And the Child continued to grow and become strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor, spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. [Judg 13:24]

ASV: And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

BSB: And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

DARBY: And the child grew and waxed strong [in spirit], filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him.

DRA: And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.

KJV: And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

Luke 2:41

AMP: Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year for the Passover Feast. [Deut 16:1-8; Ex 23:15]

ASV: And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

BSB: Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.

DARBY: And his parents went yearly to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover.

DRA: And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,

KJV: Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

Luke 2:42

AMP: And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the Feast;

ASV: And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;

BSB: And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

DARBY: And when he was twelve years old, and they went up [to Jerusalem] according to the custom of the feast

DRA: And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

KJV: And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.

Luke 2:43

AMP: and as they were returning [to Nazareth], after spending the required number of days [at the Feast], the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem. Now His parents did not know this,

ASV: and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;

BSB: When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.

DARBY: and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not [of it];

DRA: And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:44

AMP: but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and traveled a day’s journey; and [then] they began searching [anxiously] for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.

ASV: but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day`s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:

BSB: Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

DARBY: but, supposing him to be in the company that journeyed together, they went a day's journey, and sought him among their relations and acquaintances:

DRA: And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.

KJV: But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

Luke 2:45

AMP: When they did not find Him, they went back to Jerusalem looking for Him [everywhere].

ASV: and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.

BSB: When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.

DARBY: and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him.

DRA: And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.

KJV: And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

Luke 2:46

AMP: Three days later they found Him in the [court of the] temple, sitting among the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

ASV: And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:

BSB: Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

DARBY: And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers and hearing them and asking them questions.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:47

AMP: All who heard Him were amazed by His intelligence and His understanding and His answers.

ASV: and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

BSB: And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

DARBY: And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

DRA: And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.

KJV: And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

Luke 2:48

AMP: When they saw Him, they were overwhelmed; and His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You treated us like this? Listen, Your father and I have been [greatly distressed and] anxiously looking for You.”

ASV: And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.

BSB: When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

DARBY: And when they saw him they were amazed: and his mother said to him, Child, why hast thou dealt thus with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee distressed.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:49

AMP: And He answered, “Why did you have to look for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

ASV: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? knew ye not that I must be in my Father`s house?

BSB: “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

DARBY: And he said to them, Why [is it] that ye have sought me? did ye not know that I ought to be [occupied] in my Father's business?

DRA: 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?

KJV: And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?

Luke 2:50

AMP: But they did not understand what He had said to them.

ASV: And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

BSB: But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.

DARBY: And they understood not the thing that he said to them.

DRA: And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.

KJV: And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

Luke 2:51

AMP: He went down to Nazareth with them, and was continually submissive and obedient to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.

ASV: And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all [these] sayings in her heart.

BSB: Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

DARBY: And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was in subjection to them. And his mother kept all these things in her heart.

DRA: 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.

KJV: 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.

Luke 2:52

AMP: And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and in stature, and in favor with God and men. [1 Sam 2:26]

ASV: And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

BSB: And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

DARBY: And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men.

DRA: And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

KJV: And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

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