Luke 2 - Compare Translations
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Luke 2:1
KJVAnd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
WEBNow in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
YLTAnd it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world be enrolled --
Luke 2:2
KJV(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
WEBThis was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
YLTthis enrollment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria --
Luke 2:3
KJVAnd all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
WEBAll went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
YLTand all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,
Luke 2:4
KJVAnd 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:)
WEBJoseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
YLTand Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,
Luke 2:5
KJVTo be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
WEBto enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
YLTto enroll himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
Luke 2:6
KJVAnd so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
WEBWhile they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
YLTAnd it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,
Luke 2:7
KJVAnd 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.
WEBShe gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
YLTand she brought forth her son -- the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.
Luke 2:8
KJVAnd there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
WEBThere were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
YLTAnd there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
Luke 2:9
KJVAnd, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
WEBBehold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
YLTand lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.
Luke 2:10
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Luke 2:11
KJVFor unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
WEBFor there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
YLTbecause there was born to you to-day a Saviour -- who is Christ the Lord -- in the city of David,
Luke 2:12
KJVAnd this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
WEBThis is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
YLTand this [is] to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'
Luke 2:13
KJVAnd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
WEBSuddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
YLTAnd suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Luke 2:14
KJVGlory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
WEB“Glory to God in the highest,
YLT`Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men -- good will.'
Luke 2:15
KJVAnd 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.
WEBWhen the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
YLTAnd it came to pass, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the shepherds, said unto one another, `We may go over indeed unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that hath come to pass, that the Lord did make known to us.'
Luke 2:16
KJVAnd they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
WEBThey came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
YLTAnd they came, having hasted, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger,
Luke 2:17
KJVAnd when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
WEBWhen they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
YLTand having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child.
Luke 2:18
KJVAnd all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
WEBAll who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
YLTAnd all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;
Luke 2:19
KJVBut Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
WEBBut Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
YLTand Mary was preserving all these things, pondering in her heart;
Luke 2:20
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Luke 2:21
KJVAnd 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.
WEBWhen eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
YLTAnd when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.
Luke 2:22
KJVAnd 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;
WEBWhen 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
YLTAnd when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present to the Lord,
Luke 2:23
KJV(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
WEB(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
YLTas it hath been written in the Law of the Lord, -- `Every male opening a womb shall be called holy to the Lord,'
Luke 2:24
KJVAnd to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
WEBand to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, “A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.”
YLTand to give a sacrifice, according to that said in the Law of the Lord, `A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.'
Luke 2:25
KJVAnd, 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.
WEBBehold, 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 on him.
YLTAnd lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [is] Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him,
Luke 2:26
KJVAnd it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
WEBIt had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
YLTand it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit -- not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
Luke 2:27
KJVAnd 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,
WEBHe came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
YLTAnd he came in the Spirit to the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the law regarding him,
Luke 2:28
KJVThen took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
WEBthen he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
YLTthen he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,
Luke 2:29
KJVLord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
WEB“Now you are releasing your servant, Master,
YLT`Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,
Luke 2:30
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Luke 2:31
KJVWhich thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
WEBwhich you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
YLTwhich Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,
Luke 2:32
KJVA light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
WEBa light for revelation to the nations,
YLTa light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Thy people Israel.'
Luke 2:33
KJVAnd Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
WEBJoseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
YLTAnd Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him,
Luke 2:34
KJVAnd 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;
WEBand Simeon blessed them, and said to 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.
YLTand Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, `Lo, this [one] is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against --
Luke 2:35
KJV(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
WEBYes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
YLT(and also thine own soul shall a sword pass through) -- that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'
Luke 2:36
KJVAnd 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;
WEBThere 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,
YLTAnd there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced in days, having lived with an husband seven years from her virginity,
Luke 2:37
KJVAnd 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.
WEBand she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
YLTand she [is] a widow of about eighty-four years, who did depart not from the temple, with fasts and supplications serving, night and day,
Luke 2:38
KJVAnd she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
WEBComing up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
YLTand she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
Luke 2:39
KJVAnd when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
WEBWhen they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
YLTAnd when they finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their city Nazareth;
Luke 2:40
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Luke 2:41
KJVNow his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
WEBHis parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
YLTAnd his parents were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover,
Luke 2:42
KJVAnd when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
WEBWhen he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast,
YLTand when he became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
Luke 2:43
KJVAnd 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.
WEBand when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
YLTand having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,
Luke 2:44
KJVBut they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
WEBbut supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey, and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
YLTand, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,
Luke 2:45
KJVAnd when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
WEBWhen they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
YLTand not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking him.
Luke 2:46
KJVAnd 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.
WEBAfter three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them, and asking them questions.
YLTAnd it came to pass, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them,
Luke 2:47
KJVAnd all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
WEBAll who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
YLTand all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
Luke 2:48
KJVAnd 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.
WEBWhen they saw him, they were astonished, and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
YLTAnd, having seen him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, `Child, why didst thou thus to us? lo, thy father and I, sorrowing, were seeking thee.'
Luke 2:49
KJVAnd he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
WEBHe said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
YLTAnd he said unto them, `Why [is it] that ye were seeking me? did ye not know that in the things of my Father it behoveth me to be?'
Luke 2:50
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Luke 2:51
KJVAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
WEBAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
YLTand he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was subject to them, and his mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart,
Luke 2:52
KJVAnd Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
WEBAnd Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
YLTand Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.
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