Luke Chapter 2

Luke 2

The Birth of Jesus Christ 

1 Moreover, it happens to be in those days, a decree (dogma) was issued from Augustus/Emperor Ceasars, to register all the people in the habitable part of world. 

2 this foremost enrolment/census, happened, as Cyrenius (Quirinius) of Syria was acting as Governor (around February/March 4B.C). 

3 And all the people travels to be enrolled, everyone unto his own city:

4 So, even Joseph went up, from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, to Judea, unto the City of (*David), which is called Bethlehem, being from the household of (*David), his paternal descent.

5 and to be enrolled together with Mary, who is espoused to him, being pregnant.

6 but, it happens, as they were in that place, her day  to bring forth (child) is fulfilled.

7 And she brings forth her first-born Son, and wraps Him with strips of cloths and lay Him in a fodder-crib (manger), because there was no room for them in the lodge/guest-chamber.

Shepherds saw a Vision as Angelic Elohim rejoiced at the Birth/emergence of a new son of God, Jesus 

8 And there were Shepherds in the same territory, who camp out in the field and keeping-guard by night over their flock;

9 and behold, the mega part is the fear as the Angel of the Supreme God, stand before them, and the glory of Supreme Lord shines around them, and they were afraid. 

10 And the Angel tells them, behold, fear not;  because I am announcing a good news (euangelize) of mega joy to you, which will be to all the people;

11 for the Saviour is born for you this day, Who is the Christ the Lord, in the city of (*David).

12 And this is the sign to you: you will find an Infant, wrapped in strips of cloth, and lays in a fodder-crib.

13 And suddenly, there happens to be a multitude of heavenly army, together with the Angel, speaking of the excellence of God, saying,

14 Glory to God in the Highest, for Peace upon earth; what a good-will among men! 

15 And it happens as the Angels depart from them into heaven; the Shepherds say to one another, let us doubtlessly pass through, as far as Bethlehem, and see, this utterances that has happened, which the SUPREME Lord has made known to us.

16 And they come with haste, and find in addition to Mary and Joseph, even the baby, lying down in the fodder-crib.

17 So, having seen them, they publish abroad concerning the utterances (rhema), which was preached to them, concerning this child.

18 And all those who heard it, wondered about the things preached by the Shepherds to them.

19 But, Mary/Moriah combined and keep all these utterances closely together in her heart.

20 And the Shepherds return, glorifying and praising God upon all things they have heard and seen, just as it was preached to them.

The Child was circumcised and named JESUS. 

21 And when eight days are fulfilled to circumcise Him, they call His name JESUS (Jehoshua), by which He is called by the Arch-Angel before conceiving Him in the womb.

Simeon sees the Savior before his death

22 And when their purification day is fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they bring Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to God,

23 (as it is written in the law of the Supreme God, that all the males, opening a womb (as firstborn) is called Holy unto the SUPREME God; (Ex 13:2, 12,15)

24 and to offer a sacrifice of a couple/paired turtle-doves, or two young pigeons (Lev 12:8),  according to things said in the law of the Supreme Lord.

25 And behold, a man has been in Jerusalem, whose name is Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the exhortation of Israel and the Holy Spirit has been upon Him.

26 So, as it has been divinely revealed to him by Holy Spirit, not to see death, prior to seeing Christ the Lord.

27 he also comes in the SPIRIT into the temple; and as the Child-Jesus was introduced by the parents, to perform on Him, concerning the same things that are customary according to the law.

28 and the same man accept Him into his arm, and bless/speak well of God, and says,

29 the ABSOLUTE-RULER (Despota), fully-free your servant in peace now, according to YOUR utterances:

30 for my eyes have seen YOUR salvation,

31 which YOU have made ready in the face of all people.

32  the revelation of Light unto the people of Israel and the heathen-nations, even for YOUR Glory. 

33 And His father, and mother are wondering upon things preached concerning Him.

34 And Simon blesses/speaks well to them, and says toward Moriah/Mary, His mother, behold, lying outstretched unto this Child are supernatural-miracles to be disputed even unto downfall and rising up of many in Israel;

35 and Moreover, as it will be revealed to you, the thoughts of the hearts of many people, is for His Soul to depart anyhow by sword (sabre).

Anna, a widow saw the Savior

36 And there has been, a prophetess, (H)Anna (favored), a daughter of Penuel (face of God), from the tribe of Asher. She is advanced in many days, and had lived with husband for seven-years away from her virginity.

37 And she was a widow up to eighty four years, and did not depart from the temple, ministering to God, night and day in fasting and supplication.

38 And she was present at the hour, to in turn profess, and preach concerning Him, to all those waiting to welcome the redemption of God in Jerusalem.

Jesus grows up in Nazareth. 

39 And as everything according to the law of the Supreme God is completed, they returned to Galilee, even their town, Nazareth.

40 And the Child-grows, strengthened, fully-filled with wisdom, and Grace of God is upon Him.

Jesus at age 12, amazes the Elders

41 And His parents would take a journey to Jerusalem every year for the feast of Passover.

42 and when He becomes twelve-years (old), they went up, according to the custom of the feast-holydays.

43 and having completed the days, they returned, and the boy-Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and His parents didn't know.

44 so, they suppose as usual, that He has been in their company (synod); but having gone a day on the road, and search for Him within the relatives, and acquaintances;

45 they did not find Him, so, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for Him.

46 And it happens to be that amid three days, they find Him in the temple, sitting in the middle of teachers, even to listen to them and to question them.

47 but, all those who heard Him were astonished upon His intelligence (sunesis) and response.

48 And having seen Him, they were amazed, and His mother says to Him, Child, why have You done like this to us? Behold Your father and I, are grieved, seeking for You.

49 And He says to them, why is it that, you are seeking for Me? Is it not that, I must be aware of the fathers among us?

50 And they didn't comprehend the utterances (Rhema) which He preaches to them.

51 And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He is submissive to them. And His mother thoroughly keep all these utterances in her heart.

52 And in wisdom, Jesus advance farther than men of his age, by the Grace from God.