And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. | 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, to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. |
And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. | So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered. And she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. |
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And the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.” | Then the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.” |
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. | For there is born to you this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. |
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased! | Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace, goodwill toward men! |
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. | Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told them. |