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Luke 2

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  1. 1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.27 cross-references: Luke 3:1, Matthew 24:14, Acts 25:21, Acts 11:28, Philippians 4:22
  2. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)9 cross-references: Luke 3:1, Acts 13:7, Acts 26:30, Acts 5:37, Acts 18:12
  3. 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
  4. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)35 cross-references: Micah 5:2, John 7:42, 1 Samuel 16:1, Luke 1:26–27, 1 Samuel 20:6
  5. 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.3 cross-references: Matthew 1:18–19, Deuteronomy 22:22–27
  6. 6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.6 cross-references: Psalms 33:11, Revelation 12:1–5, Proverbs 19:21, Luke 1:57, Micah 5:2
  7. 7And 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.27 cross-references: Galatians 4:4, Isaiah 53:2–3, John 1:14, Luke 2:11–12, Matthew 1:25
  8. 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.11 cross-references: Genesis 31:39–40, Psalms 78:70–71, 1 Samuel 17:34–35, Ezekiel 34:8, John 10:8–12
  9. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.32 cross-references: Isaiah 60:1, 2 Corinthians 3:18, Acts 27:23, Revelation 18:1, 1 Kings 8:11
  10. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.94 cross-references: Isaiah 40:9, Isaiah 61:1, Isaiah 52:7, Genesis 12:3, Matthew 28:18
  11. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.65 cross-references: Isaiah 9:6, Matthew 1:21, Acts 2:36, Matthew 16:16, Titus 3:4–7
  12. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.14 cross-references: Isaiah 7:14, Isaiah 53:1–2, Isaiah 7:11, Psalms 22:6, 1 Samuel 2:34
  13. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,32 cross-references: Revelation 5:11, 1 Kings 22:19, Psalms 148:2, Psalms 103:20–21, Hebrews 1:14
  14. 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.82 cross-references: Romans 5:1, Luke 19:38, Colossians 1:20, Luke 1:79, Hebrews 13:20–21
  15. 15And 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.12 cross-references: 1 Peter 3:22, Matthew 2:1–2, Psalms 111:2, Matthew 2:9–11, John 20:1–10
  16. 16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.9 cross-references: Luke 19:32, Luke 2:12, Luke 2:7, Luke 22:13, Luke 1:39
  17. 17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.9 cross-references: Luke 8:39, Psalms 66:16, Psalms 71:17–18, Malachi 3:16, Luke 2:38
  18. 18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.6 cross-references: Luke 5:9–10, Luke 2:47, Luke 2:33, Luke 4:36, Luke 1:65–66
  19. 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.19 cross-references: Luke 2:51, Luke 1:66, 1 Samuel 21:12, Proverbs 4:4, Genesis 37:11
  20. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.17 cross-references: Isaiah 29:19, Psalms 106:48, Acts 11:18, Psalms 72:17–19, Psalms 107:8
  21. 21And 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.22 cross-references: Leviticus 12:3, Luke 1:59, Genesis 17:12, Galatians 4:4–5, Luke 1:31
  22. 22And 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;8 cross-references: Leviticus 12:1–8
  23. 23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)15 cross-references: Exodus 13:2, Exodus 22:29, Numbers 3:13, Exodus 13:12–15, Numbers 18:15
  24. 24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.9 cross-references: Leviticus 12:6–8, 2 Corinthians 8:9, Leviticus 12:2
  25. 25And, 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.51 cross-references: Isaiah 25:9, Luke 1:6, Luke 2:38, Titus 2:11–14, Mark 15:43
  26. 26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.35 cross-references: John 8:51, Luke 9:27, Hebrews 11:5, Acts 10:38, Psalms 25:14
  27. 27And 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,15 cross-references: Luke 2:51, Luke 2:48, Luke 2:41, Acts 10:19, Luke 4:1
  28. 28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,18 cross-references: Luke 1:64, Luke 2:20, Luke 2:13–14, Psalms 135:19–20, Luke 1:68
  29. 29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:21 cross-references: Revelation 14:13, Genesis 15:15, Luke 2:26, Philippians 1:23, Genesis 46:30
  30. 30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,31 cross-references: Luke 3:6, Luke 2:10–11, Isaiah 49:6, Isaiah 52:10, Acts 4:10–12
  31. 31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;14 cross-references: Isaiah 42:1–4, Psalms 98:2–3, Isaiah 62:1–2, Isaiah 45:21–25, Isaiah 42:10–12
  32. 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.61 cross-references: Isaiah 60:1–3, Isaiah 49:6, Acts 26:23, Acts 13:47–48, Isaiah 42:6–7
  33. 33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.5 cross-references: Luke 1:65–66, Isaiah 8:18, Luke 2:48
  34. 34And 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;64 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 1:23, 1 Peter 2:7–8, Isaiah 8:14–15, Matthew 21:44, Acts 9:1–20
  35. 35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.16 cross-references: 1 Corinthians 11:19, Deuteronomy 8:2, Matthew 12:24–35, Judges 5:15–16, John 15:22–24
  36. 36And 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;22 cross-references: Acts 21:9, Exodus 15:20, Job 5:26, Acts 2:18, Genesis 30:13
  37. 37And 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.36 cross-references: 1 Timothy 5:5, Acts 14:23, Psalms 23:6, Psalms 27:4, Acts 13:3
  38. 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.26 cross-references: Luke 2:25, 2 Corinthians 9:15, Luke 1:68, Luke 24:21, Luke 1:46–56
  39. 39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.16 cross-references: Luke 2:4, Matthew 3:15, Galatians 4:4–5, Deuteronomy 12:32, Matthew 2:22–23
  40. 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.29 cross-references: Luke 2:52, Luke 1:80, Isaiah 11:1–5, 1 Samuel 2:26, John 1:14
  41. 41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.20 cross-references: Deuteronomy 12:18, Deuteronomy 16:1–8, 1 Samuel 1:3, Numbers 28:16, 1 Samuel 1:21
  42. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
  43. 43And 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.3 cross-references: Exodus 12:15, 2 Chronicles 30:21–23, 2 Chronicles 25:17
  44. 44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.4 cross-references: Isaiah 2:3, Psalms 122:1–4, Psalms 42:4
  45. 45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
  46. 46And 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.24 cross-references: Luke 5:17, Isaiah 50:4, Acts 5:34, Isaiah 49:1–2, Matthew 12:40
  47. 47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.13 cross-references: Matthew 7:28, Psalms 119:99, Luke 4:32, Mark 1:22, John 7:15
  48. 48And 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.9 cross-references: Matthew 12:46, Luke 2:49, Luke 3:23, Luke 4:22
  49. 49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business?19 cross-references: John 6:38, John 8:29, Malachi 3:1, John 4:34, Psalms 40:8
  50. 50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.7 cross-references: Luke 18:34, Luke 9:45, Mark 9:32
  51. 51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.32 cross-references: Luke 2:19, Daniel 7:28, Genesis 37:11, Mark 6:3, Ephesians 6:1–2
  52. 52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.21 cross-references: Luke 2:40, Proverbs 3:3–4, 1 Samuel 2:26, Romans 14:18, Luke 1:80

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God, Jesus Christ, Joseph, Mary, Holy Spirit, David, Simeon, Augustus, Cyrenius, Moses, Anna, Phanuel, Asher

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Jerusalem, Nazareth, Bethlehem, Galilee, Syria, Judea

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