Luke 2

KJVAnd it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

GIGAKJVIn those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.

KJV(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

GIGAKJVThis registration was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.

KJVAnd all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

GIGAKJVAnd all went to be registered, every one into his own city.

KJVAnd Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

GIGAKJVAnd 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 lineage of David.

KJVTo be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

GIGAKJVHe went to be registered with Mary his promised wife, who was pregnant.

KJVAnd so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

GIGAKJVAnd while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVAnd she gave birth to 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.

KJVAnd there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

GIGAKJVAnd there were in the same country shepherds staying in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

KJVAnd, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

GIGAKJVAnd the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them. And they were terrified.

KJVAnd the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

GIGAKJVAnd the angel said to them, Do not fear. For I bring you good news of great joy, which will be to all people.

KJVFor unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

GIGAKJVFor to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

KJVAnd this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

GIGAKJVAnd this will be a sign to you. You will find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

KJVAnd suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

GIGAKJVAnd suddenly there was with the angel a great number of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVWhen the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even to Bethlehem, and see this thing which has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.

KJVAnd they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

GIGAKJVAnd they came quickly, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the baby lying in a manger.

KJVAnd all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

GIGAKJVAnd all those who heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

KJVAnd the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

GIGAKJVAnd the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVAnd when eight days were completed for the circumcising of the child, his name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

KJVAnd 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;

GIGAKJVAnd when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord.

KJV(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

GIGAKJVAs it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.

KJVAnd to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

GIGAKJVAnd they came to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

KJVAnd, 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.

GIGAKJVThere was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. The same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him.

KJVAnd it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

GIGAKJVAnd it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

KJVAnd 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,

GIGAKJVAnd 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,

KJVThen took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

GIGAKJVThen he took him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

KJVLord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

GIGAKJVLord, now you let your servant go in peace, according to your word.

KJVFor mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

GIGAKJVFor my eyes have seen your salvation,

KJVWhich thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

GIGAKJVWhich you have prepared before the face of all people.

KJVA light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

GIGAKJVA light bringing revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

KJVAnd Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

GIGAKJVAnd Joseph and his mother were amazed at those things which were spoken of him.

KJVAnd 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;

GIGAKJVAnd Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, This child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which will be spoken against.

KJV(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

GIGAKJVYes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

KJVAnd 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;

GIGAKJVAnd there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity.

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVAnd she was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not leave the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.

KJVAnd she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

GIGAKJVAnd coming in at that instant she gave thanks likewise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.

KJVAnd the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.

GIGAKJVAnd the child grew, and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom. And the grace of God was on him.

KJVNow his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.

GIGAKJVNow his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the Passover.

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVAnd when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. And Joseph and his mother did not know of it.

KJVBut they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.

GIGAKJVBut they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey. And they sought him among their relatives and acquaintances.

KJVAnd when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

GIGAKJVAnd when they did not find him, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVAfter three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions.

KJVAnd all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

GIGAKJVAnd all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

KJVAnd 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.

GIGAKJVAnd when they saw him, they were amazed. And his mother said to him, Son, why have you treated us this way? Your father and I have sought you sorrowing.

KJVAnd he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?

GIGAKJVAnd he said to them, How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be about my Father's business?

KJVAnd they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.

GIGAKJVAnd they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them.

KJVAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

GIGAKJVAnd he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject to them. But his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

KJVAnd Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

GIGAKJVAnd Jesus increased in wisdom and height, and in favor with God and man.