The Birth of Jesus (Matthew 1:18–25)
2 RV This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. BSB BSB: This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 RV And all went to enroll themselves, every one to his own city. BSB BSB: And everyone went to his own town to register.
5 RV to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, 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 RV And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered. BSB BSB: While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.
7 RV 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 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 RV 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 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 RV 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 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 RV for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, which 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 RV And this is the sign unto 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 RV 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 RV Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased. BSB BSB: “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
15 RV 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 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 RV 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 RV And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child. BSB BSB: After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.
18 RV And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds. BSB BSB: And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
19 RV But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. BSB BSB: But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.
20 RV 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 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 RV 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 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 RV (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth 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 RV 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 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 RV 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 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 RV 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 BSB: The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 RV 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 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 RV then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, BSB BSB: Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:
29 RV Now lettest thou thy servant depart, O Lord, According to thy word, in peace; BSB BSB: “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30 RV For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, BSB BSB: For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 RV Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; BSB BSB: which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 RV A light for revelation to 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 RV And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him; BSB BSB: The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 RV and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for a sign which is 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 RV yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed. 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 RV 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 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 RV and she had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day. 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 RV 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 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 RV And the child grew, and waxed strong, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God 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 RV And when he was twelve years old, they went up after 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 RV 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 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 RV 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 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 RV and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him. BSB BSB: When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.
46 RV And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both 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 RV and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. BSB BSB: And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.
48 RV 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 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 RV And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my Father’s house? 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 RV And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. BSB BSB: But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.
52 RV 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.