In holiness and righteousness before him all our days. 76 77 78 79 80 Yea and thou, child, shalt be called the prophet of the Most High: For thou shalt go before the face of the Lord to make ready his ways; To give knowledge of salvation unto his people In the remission of their sins, Because of the 1 tender mercy of our God, 2 Whereby the dayspring from on high 3 shall visit us, To shine upon them that sit in darkness and the shadow of death; To guide our feet into the way of peace. And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel. 2 Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all 4 the world should be 2 enrolled. This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius 3 was governor of Syria. And all went to enrol themselves, 4 every one to his own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the 5 house and family of David; to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being 6 great with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that 7 she should be delivered. And 1 Or, heart of mercy 2 Or, Wherein 3 Many ancient authorities read hath 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. And there were shepherds 8 in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping 5 watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the 9 Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. And the angel 10 said unto them, Be not afraid; visited us. for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people: for there is born to you this 11 day in the city of David_a Saviour, which is 6 Christ the Lord. And this is the sign 12 unto you; Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling 5 Or, night- clothes, and lying in a manger. And suddenly there was 13 with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 4 Gr. the inhabited earth. watches 6 Or, Anointed 7 Many ancient authorities read peace, good pleasure among men. 8 Gr. men of good pleasure. 9 Or, saying Glory to God in the high- 14 And on earth 7 peace a- And it came to pass, when 15 the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this 9 thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. And they came with haste, 16 and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger. And when they 17 saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child. And all that heard it 18 wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds. But Mary kept 19 all these sayings, pondering 20 them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard 21 22 22 A light for 4 revelation to 32 the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel. And his father and his mo- 33 and seen, even as it was spo-1 Or, things ther were marvelling at the ken unto them. And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called JESUS, which was so called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. servant. Master. things which were spoken concerning him; and Simeon bless- 34 ed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and rising up of many in Israel; and for 2 Gr. bond- a sign which is spoken against; yea and a sword shall pierce 35 through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed. And there 36 was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was 5 of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, and she 37 had been a widow even for fourscore and four years), which departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day. And coming up at 38 that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. And when they had ac- 39 complished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 4 Or, the 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 23 Lord (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male 3 Gr. that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young 25 pigeons. 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 26 Spirit was upon him. 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. 27 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 28 of the law, then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said, of the 5 Gr. in many 6 Gr. becoming full of wisdom. And the child grew, and 40 waxed strong, 6 filled with wisdom and the grace of God was upon him. And his parents went every 41 year to Jerusalem at the feast of the passover. And when he 42 was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast; and when they had ful- 43 filled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not; but 44 supposing him to be in the company, they went a day's 1 Or. teachers 3 Or, about my Father's business journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and 45 acquaintance: and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for 46 him. And it came to pass, after three days they found 2Gr. Child. him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the 1 doctors, both hearing them, and ask47 ing them questions: and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his 48 answers. And when they saw him, they were astonished: and his mother said unto him, 2 Son, why hast thou thus dealt. with us? behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing. 4 Or, 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be in my 50 Father's house? And they un- 5 Or, age derstood not the saying which 51 he spake unto them. And he 3 Gr. in the things of my Father. things Make ye ready the way of the Lord, Make his paths straight. Every valley shall be filled, 5 And every mountain and hill shall be brought low; And the crooked shall bécome straight, And the rough ways smooth; And all flesh shall see the 6 salvation of God. He said therefore to the 7 multitudes that went out to be baptized of him, Ye offspring of vipers, who warned you to flee from the wrath to come? Bring forth therefore 8 fruits worthy of 7 repentance, and begin not to say within yourselves, We have Abraham to our father: for I say unto you, that God is able of these stones to raise up children unto Abraham. And even now 9 is the axe also laid unto the root of the trees: every tree went down with them, and 6 Or, grace therefore that bringeth not came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these 4 sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and 5 stature, and in 6favour with God and men. Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of the region of Ituræa and Trachonitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of 2 Abilene, in the high-priesthood of Annas and Caiaphas, the word of God came unto John 7 Or, your repentance 8 See marginal note on Matt. V. 46. 9 Or, Teacher forth good fruit is hewn down, and cast into the fire. And 10 the multitudes asked him, saying, What then must we do? And he answered and 11 said unto them, He that hath two coats, let him impart to him that hath none; and he that hath food, let him do likewise. And there came also 12 8publicans to be baptized, and they said unto him, Master, what must we do? And he 13 said unto them, Extort no more than that which is appointed you. And 10 soldiers also ask- 14 ed him, saying, And we, what the son of Zacharias in the 10 Gr. sol- must we do? And he said diers on service. 3 wilderness. And he came into all the region round about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance unto re4 mission of sins; as it is writ- 11 Or, ten in the book of the words of Isaiah the prophet, The voice of one crying in the wilderness, accuse any one unto them, Do violence to no man, neither 11 exact anything wrongfully; and be content with your wages. And as the people were in 15 expectation, and all men reasoned in their hearts concerning John, whether haply he were the Christ; John answer- 16 of Jesus, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jorim, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the 30 son of Symeon, the son of Judas, the son of Joseph, the son of Jonam, the son of Eliakim, the son of Melea, the son of 31 Menna, the son of Mattatha, the son of Nathan, the son of David, the son of Jesse, the 32 son of Obed, the son of Boaz, the son of 5 Salmon, the son of Nahshon, the son of Ammina- 33 dab, the son of 7 Arni, the tions therefore preached he 4 Gr. Sala- son of Hezron, the son of Pe good tidings unto the peo thiel, ancient 19 ple; but Herod the tetrarch, being reproved by him for Herodias his brother's wife, and 5 Some for all the evil things which 20 Herod had done, added yet this above all, that he shut up John in prison. 21 Now it came to pass, when all the people were baptized, that, Jesus also having been baptized, and praying, the heaven 22 was opened, and the Holy Ghost descended in a bodily form, as a dove, upon him, and a voice came out of heaven, Thou art my beloved Son; in thee I am well pleased. 23 And Jesus himself, when he began to teach, was about thirty years of age, being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph, 24 the son of Heli, the son of Matthat, the son of Levi, the son of Melchi, the son of Jan25 nai, the son of Joseph, the son of Mattathias, the son of Amos, the son of Nahum, the son of Esli, the son of Naggai, 26 the son of Maath, the son of Mattathias, the son of Semein, authorities write Sala. 6 Many ancient authori ties insert the son of Admin: and one writes Admin for Amminadab. 7 Some ancient ties write Aram. 8 Or, in rez, the son of Judah, the son 34 of Jacob, the son of Isaac, the son of Abraham, the son of Terah, the son of Nahor, the 35 son of Serug, the son of Reu, the son of Peleg, the son of Eber, the son of Shelah, the 36 son of Cainan, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Shem, the son of Noah, the son of Lamech, the son of Methuselah, 37 the son of Enoch, the son of Jared, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Cainan, the son of 38 Enos, the son of Seth, the son of Adam, the son of God. And Jesus, full of the Holy 4 Spirit, returned from the Jordan, and was led by the Spirit in the wilderness during forty days, being tempted of 2 the devil. And he did eat nothing in those days: and when they were completed, he hungered. And the devil said 3 unto him, If thou art the Son of God, command this stone that it become 9 bread. And 4 Jesus answered unto him, It is written, Man shall not live by bread alone. And he led him 5 the son of Josech, the son of 9 Or, a loaf up, and shewed him all the 27 Joda, the son of Joanan, the kingdoms of 10 the world in a moment of time. And the 6 devil said unto him, To thee will I give all this authority, and the glory of them: for it hath been delivered unto me; and to whomsoever I will I 7 give it. If thou therefore wilt worship before me, it shall all 8 be thine. And Jesus answered and said unto him, It is written, Thou shalt worship the And recovering of sight to the blind, To set at liberty them that are bruised, To proclaim the acceptable 19 year of the Lord. Lord thy God, and him only 1 Gr. wing. And he closed the 4 book, 20 9 shalt thou serve. And he led him to Jerusalem, and set him on the pinnacle of the temple, and said unto him, If thou art the Son of God, cast thy10 self down from hence: for it is written, He shall give his angels charge concerning thee, to guard thee: 11 and, 4 Or, roll and gave it back to the attendant, and sat down: and the eyes of all in the synagogue were fastened on him. And he began to say unto 21 2 Or, until them, To-day hath this scripture been fulfilled in your ears. And all bare him witness, and 22 wondered at the words of grace which proceeded out of his mouth and they said, Is not 3 Or, a roll this Joseph's son? And he 23 said unto them, Doubtless ye will say unto me this parable, Physician, heal thyself: whatsoever we have heard done at Capernaum, do also here in thine own country. And he said, Verily I say un- 24 to you, No prophet is acceptable in his own country. But 25 of a truth I say unto you, There were many widows in Israel in the days of Elijah, when the heaven was shut up three years and six months, when there came a great famine over all the land; and 26 unto none of them was Elijah sent, but only to 7 Zarephath, in the land of Sidon, unto a woman that was a widow. And there were many lepers 27 in Israel in the time of Elisha the prophet; and none of them was cleansed, but only Naaman the Syrian. And they 28 were all filled with wrath in the synagogue, as they heard these things; and they rose 29 up, and cast him forth out of the city, and led him unto the brow of the hill whereon their city was built, that they might throw him down headlong. But he passing through the 30 midst of them went his way. 5 Or, Where fore 6 Or, the gospel 7 Gr. Sarepta. |