| Joseph also went from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, because he was descended from the house and family of David. He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. | Now Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David, in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. |
| While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child. And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn. | While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. |
| But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.” | And so the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people.” |
| To you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is the Messiah, the Lord. | For today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. |
| Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace among those whom he favors! | Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among people with whom He is pleased. |
| The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them. | And the shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them. |
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