The Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18–25)
2 DBY The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria. BSB BSB: This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 DBY And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city: BSB BSB: And everyone went to his own town to register.
5 DBY to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him as his wife, she being great with child. BSB BSB: He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
6 DBY And it came to pass, while they were there, the days of her giving birth to her child were fulfilled, BSB BSB: While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
7 DBY 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. BSB 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.
The Shepherds and the Angels 9 DBY 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. BSB BSB: Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 DBY 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; BSB 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:
11 DBY for to-day a Saviour has been born to you in David's city, who is Christ the Lord. BSB BSB: Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!
12 DBY And this is the sign to you: ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling-clothes, and lying in a manger. BSB BSB: And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 DBY And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, BSB BSB: And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
14 DBY Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men. BSB BSB: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
15 DBY 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. BSB 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.”
16 DBY And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger; BSB BSB: So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.
17 DBY and having seen it they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child. BSB BSB: After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.
18 DBY And all who heard it wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds. BSB BSB: And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
19 DBY But Mary kept all these things in her mind , pondering them in her heart. BSB BSB: But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
20 DBY And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them. BSB BSB: The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.
Jesus Presented at the Temple 22 DBY 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 BSB 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
23 DBY (as it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord), BSB BSB: (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),
24 DBY 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. BSB BSB: and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
The Prophecy of Simeon 25 DBY 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. BSB 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.
26 DBY 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. BSB BSB: The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 DBY 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, BSB 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,
28 DBY he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, BSB BSB: Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
29 DBY Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace; BSB BSB: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30 DBY for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, BSB BSB: For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 DBY which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; BSB BSB: which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 DBY a light for revelation of the Gentiles and the glory of thy people Israel. BSB BSB: a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
33 DBY And his father and mother wondered at the things which were said concerning him. BSB BSB: The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 DBY 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; BSB BSB: Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 DBY (and even a sword shall go through thine own soul;) so that the thoughts may be revealed from many hearts. BSB BSB: so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
The Prophecy of Anna 36 DBY 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, BSB 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,
37 DBY and herself a widow up to eighty-four years; who did not depart from the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers; BSB 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.
38 DBY 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. BSB 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.
The Return to Nazareth (Matthew 2:19–23)
40 DBY And the child grew and waxed strong in spirit , filled with wisdom, and God's grace was upon him. BSB BSB: And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.
The Boy Jesus at the Temple 42 DBY And when he was twelve years old, and they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast BSB BSB: And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.
43 DBY and had completed the days, as they returned, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and his parents knew not of it ; BSB 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.
44 DBY 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: BSB 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.
45 DBY and not having found him they returned to Jerusalem seeking him. BSB BSB: When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.
46 DBY 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. BSB BSB: Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
47 DBY And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. BSB BSB: And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
48 DBY 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. BSB 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.”
49 DBY 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? BSB BSB: “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”
50 DBY And they understood not the thing that he said to them. BSB BSB: But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.
52 DBY And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and men. BSB BSB: And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.