### Douay Rheims Bible

Luke 1

## The Gospel According to St. Luke

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| # Chapter 2
#### 1 | And it came to pass, that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that the whole world should be enrolled.
#### 2 | This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
#### 3 | And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
#### 4 | 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,
#### 5 | To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
#### 6 | And it came to pass, that when they were there, her days were accomplished, that she should be delivered.
#### 7 | 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.
#### 8 | And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
#### 9 | 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.
#### 10 | 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:
#### 11 | For, this day, is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.
#### 12 | And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
#### 13 | And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God, and saying:
#### 14 | Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
#### 15 | 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.
#### 16 | And they came with haste; and they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.
#### 17 | And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.
#### 18 | And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.
#### 19 | But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
#### 20 | And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
#### 21 | 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.
#### 22 | 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:
#### 23 | As it is written in the law of the Lord: Every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord:
#### 24 | And to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons:
#### 25 | 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.
#### 26 | 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.
#### 27 | 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,
#### 28 | He also took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:
#### 29 | Now thou dost dismiss thy servant, O Lord, according to thy word in peace;
#### 30 | Because my eyes have seen thy salvation,
#### 31 | Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples:
#### 32 | A light to the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
#### 33 | And his father and mother were wondering at those things which were spoken concerning him.
#### 34 | 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;
#### 35 | And thy own soul a sword shall pierce, that, out of many hearts, thoughts may be revealed.
#### 36 | 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.
#### 37 | And she was a widow until fourscore and four years; who departed not from the temple, by fastings and prayers serving night and day.
#### 38 | 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.
#### 39 | And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their city Nazareth.
#### 40 | And the child grew, and waxed strong, full of wisdom; and the grace of God was in him.
#### 41 | And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the solemn day of the pasch,
#### 42 | And when he was twelve years old, they going up into Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,
#### 43 | And having fulfilled the days, when they returned, the child Jesus remained in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not.
#### 44 | And thinking that he was in the company, they came a day's journey, and sought him among their kinsfolks and acquaintance.
#### 45 | And not finding him, they returned into Jerusalem, seeking him.
#### 46 | 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.
#### 47 | And all that heard him were astonished at his wisdom and his answers.
#### 48 | 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.
#### 49 | 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?
#### 50 | And they understood not the word that he spoke unto them.
#### 51 | 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.
#### 52 | And Jesus advanced in wisdom, and age, and grace with God and men.

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