MATT. I. shall bring forth a son, and they shall call his name Emmanuel, which being interpreted is, God with us. (24) Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife : (25) and knew her not till she had brought forth 1her firstborn son: and he called his name JESUS. § 7. The Birth of Jesus. - BETHLEHEM. LUKE II. 1-7. (1) And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be 2 taxed. (2) 8 (This taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) (3) And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. (4) And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and lineage of David,) (5) to 5 be taxed with Mary 6 his espoused wife, being great with child. (6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. (7) And 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. § 8. An Angel appears to the Shepherds. -NEAR BETHLEHEM. LUKE II. 8-20. (8) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. (9) And, lo, the angel of the Lord 8 came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them and they were sore afraid. (10) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. (11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. (12) And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find 10 the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. (13) And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praisAdeling God, and saying, (14) Glory to God in the highest, and on earth 11 will toward men. 44.51 peace, good (15) And 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. (16) And they came with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in 12 a manger. (17) And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. (18) And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. (19) But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. (20) And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. § 9. The Circumcision of Jesus, and his Presentation in the Temple. - BETHLEHEM, (21) And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child,a his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. (22) And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the 1 25. a son 2 1. enrolled 8 2. This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor 43. enrol themselves 55. enrol himself 6 5. who was betrothed to him 79. And an angel 9 12. is the sign 10 12. a 11 14. peace among men in whom he is well pleased (text), Gr. men of good pleasure. 12 16. the a 21. Gen. 17:12; Lev. 12:3. LUKE II. Lord; (23) (as it is written in the law of the Lord,a Every male 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 turtle-doves, or two young pigeons. 2 (25) And, 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. (26) And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. (27) And 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, (28) then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, (29) Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: (30) for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, (31) which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; (32) a light to lighten the Gentiles, and Pising the glory of thy people Israel. (33) And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. (34) And 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; (35) (yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also ;) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. (36) And 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; (37) and 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. (38) And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. § 10. The Magi. — JERUSALEM, BETHLEHEM. MATT. II. 1-12. (1) Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judæa in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came 3 wise men from the east to Jerusalem, (2) saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his star in the east, and are come to worship him. (3) When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him. (4) And when he had gathered all the chief priests and scribes of the people together, he demanded of them where Christ should be born. (5) And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judæa: for thus it is written by the prophet, (6) And thou Bethlehem, in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor, 5 that shall rule my people Israel.d (7) Then Herod, when he had privily called the wise men, inquired of them diligently what time the star appeared. (8) And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, Go and search diligently for the young child; and when ye have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also. (9) When they had heard the king, they departed; and, lo, the star, which they saw in the east, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was. (10) When they saw the star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy. (11) And when they were come into the house, they saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts; gold, and frankincense, and myrrh. (12) And being warned of God in a dream that they should not return to Herod, they departed into their own country another way. a 23. Ex. 132. Comp. Numb. 8: 16, 17. b 24. Lev. 12: 6, 8. c 34. Comp. Is. 8: 14. 1 36. Asher 237. had been a widow even for $ 1, 7. Gr. Magi. 46. Judah 56. which shall be shepherd of § 11. The Flight into Egypt. Herod's Cruelty. The Return. - BETHLEHEM, Naza RETH. MATT. II. 13-23. (13) And when they were departed, behold, the angel of the Lord appeareth to Joseph in a dream, saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and flee into Egypt, and be thou there until I bring thee word: for Herod will seek the young child to destroy him. (14) When he arose, he took the young child and his mother by night, and departed into Egypt: (15) and was there until the death of Herod that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying," Out of Egypt have I called my son. 1 (16) Then Herod, when he saw that he was mocked of the 1 wise men, was exceeding wroth, and sent forth, and slew all the children that were in Bethlehem, and in all the coasts thereof, from two years old and under, according to the time which he had diligently inquired of the 1 wise men. 3 (17) Then was fulfilled that which was spoken by 2Jeremy the prophet, saying,” (18) In Rama was there a voice heard, lamentation, and weeping, and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children, and would not be comforted, because they are not. ง LUKE II. 39, 40. (19) But when Herod was dead, behold, an angel of the Lord appeareth in a dream to Joseph in Egypt, (20) saying, Arise, and take the young child and his mother, and go into the land of Israel: for they are dead which sought the young child's life. (21) And he arose, and took the young child and his mother, and came into the land of Israel. (22) But when he heard that Archelaus did reign in Judæa in the room of his father Herod, he was afraid to go thither: notwithstanding, being warned of God in a dream, he turned aside into the parts of Galilee (23) and he came and dwelt in a city called Nazareth: that it might be fulfilled which was spoken by the prophets, He shall be called a Naza rene.c (39) And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. (40) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Igunes 104,b' into Egyms. § 12. At Twelve Years of Age Jesus goes to the Passover. LUKE II. 41-52. (41) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. (42) And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. (43) And 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. (44) But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. (45) And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. (46) And 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. (47) And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. (48) And 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. (49) And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? (50) And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. (51) And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. (52) And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. a 15. Hos. 1: 11. 1 16. Gr. Magi. 2 17. Jeremiah 8 18. Ramah : b 17. Jer. 31: 15. Comp. Jer. 40: 1. 4 18. Omit lamentation, and 5 40. Omit in spirit c 23. Heb. Is. 11: 1. Comp. Is. 53: 2; Zech. 6:12; Rev. 5: 5. 6 43. his parents 7 49. in my Father's house (text), Gr. in the things of my Father. § 13. The Genealogies. [In this section the text of the Revised Version is substituted for that of the Authorized Version. See Note.] MATT. I. 1–17. (1) The book of the 2 generation of Jesus Christ, the son of David, the son of Abraham. LUKE III. 23-38, inverted. (38) The son of God, the son of Adam, the son of Seth, the son of Enos, (37) the son of Cainan, the son of Mahalaleel, the son of Jared, the son of Enoch, the son of Methuselah, (36) the son of Lamech, the son of Noah, the son of Shem, the son of Arphaxad, the son of Cainan, (35) the son of Shelah, the son of Eber, the son of Peleg, the son of Reu, the son of Serug, (34) the son of Nahor, the son of Terah, the son of Abraham, the son of Isaac, the son of Jacob, (33) the son of Judah, the son of Pe (2) Abraham begat Isaac; and Isaac begat Jacob; and Jacob begat Judah and his brethren; (3) and Judah begat Perez and Zerah of Tamar; and Perez begat Hezron; and Hezron begat 3 Ram; (4) and Ram begat Amminadab; and Amminadab begat Nahshon; and Nahshon begat Salmon; (5) and Salmon begat Boaz of Rahab; and Boaz begat Obed of Ruth; and Obed begat Jesse; (6) and Jesse begat David the king. And David begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Uriah; (7) and Solomon begat Rehoboam; and Rehoboam begat Abijah; and Abijah begat 7 Asa; (8) and Asa begat Jehoshaphat; and Jehoshaphat begat Joram; and Joram begat Uzziah; (9) and Uzziah begat Jotham; and Jotham begat Ahaz; and Ahaz begat Hezekiah; (10) and Hezekiah begat Manasseh; and Manasseh begat Amon; and Amon begat Josiah; (11) and Josiah begat Jeconiah and his brethren, at the time of the carrying away to Babylon. 8 to (12) And after the 9 carrying away Babylon, Jechoniah begat 10 Shealtiel; and 10 Shealtiel begat Zerubbabel; (13) and Zerubbabel begat Abiud; and Abiud begat Eliakim; and Eliakim begat Azor; (14) and Azor begat Sadoc; and Sadoc begat Achim; and Achim begat Eliud; (15) and Eliud begat Eleazar; and Eleazar begat Matthan; and Matthan begat Jacob; (16) and Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. rez, the son of Hezron, the son of 4 Arni, 5 the son of Amminadab, (32) the son of 6 Nahshon, the son of Salmon, the son of (31) the son of David, the son of Nathan, the son of Jonam, the son of Joseph, the son of Judas, the son of Symeon, (29) the son of Levi, the son of Matthat, the son of Jorim, the son of Eliezer, the son of Jesus, (28) the son of Er, the son of Elmadam, the son of Cosam, the son of Neri, the son of 10 Shealtiel, the son of Zerubbabel, the son of Rhesa, the son of Joanan, (26) the son of Joda, the son of Josech, the son of Semein, the son of Mattathias, the son of Maath, (25) the son of Naggai, the son of Esli, the son of Nahum, the son of Amos, the son of Mattathias, (24) the son of Joseph, the son of Jannai, the son of Melchi, the son of Levi, the son of Matthat, (23) the son of Heli, And Jesus himself . . . . being the son (as was supposed) of Joseph. (17) So all the generations from Abraham unto David are fourteen generations; and from David unto the carrying away to Babylon fourteen generations; and from the 9 carrying away to Babylon unto the Christ fourteen generations. 9 11. Or, The genealogy of Jesus Christ 21. Or, birth: as in ver. 18. 3 3, 4. Gr. Aram. 433. Some ancient authorities write Aram. 33. Many ancient authorities insert the son of Admin: and one writes Admin for Amminadab. 6 32. Some ancient authorities write Sala 8 10. Gr. Amos. 911, etc. Or, removal to Babylon 10 12, 27. Gr. Salathiel. PART II. ANNOUNCEMENT AND INTRODUCTION OF OUR LORD'S PUBLIC MINISTRY. TIME: About one year [or nine months]. § 14. The Ministry of John the Baptist.—THE DESERT. THE Jordan. NOW in fifteenth, Ynd Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip OW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene, (2) 1 Annas and Caiaphas being the high priests, the word of God came 1 unto John the son of Zacharias in the wilderness. (3) And he came into all the country about Jordan, preaching the baptism of repentance for the remis as written in the book of the words of 8 Esaias the prophet, saying, The voice b of one crying in the wilderness, Prepare ye the way of the Lord, make his paths straight. (5) Every valley shall be filled, and every mountain and hill shall be brought low; and the crooked shall be made straight, and the rough ways made smooth; (6) and all flesh shall see the salvation of God. MARK I. (6) And John was clothed with camel's hair, and with a girdle of skin about his loins; and he did eat locusts and wild honey; -(5) And there went out unto him all the land of Judæa, and they of Jerusalem, and were all baptized of him in the river of Jordan, confessing their sins. 4 2. Omit before thee 7 5. Omit all 86, 5. the river Jordan |