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Luke 2
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Luke 2
Revised Standard Version
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled. 2 This was the first enrollment, when Quirin′i-us was governor of Syria. 3 And all went to be enrolled, each to his own city. 4 And 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 lineage of David, 5 to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. 6 And while they were there, the time came for her to be delivered. 7 And she gave birth to her first-born son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths, and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
8 And in that region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear. 10 And the angel said to them, “Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which will come to all the people; 11 for to you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a babe wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among men with whom he is pleased!”[a]
15 When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.” 16 And they went with haste, and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it they made known the saying which had been told them concerning this child; 18 and all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But Mary kept all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
Jesus Is Named
21 And at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
Jesus Is Presented in the Temple
22 And when the time came for their purification according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male that opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”) 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.” 25 Now 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 Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And inspired by the Spirit[b] he came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law, 28 he took 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 in the presence of all peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and for glory to thy people Israel.”
33 And his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him; 34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother,
“Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel,
and for a sign that is spoken against
35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also),
that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.”
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phan′u-el, of the tribe of Asher; she was of a great age, having lived with her husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and as a widow till she was eighty-four. She did not depart from the temple, worshiping with fasting and prayer night and day. 38 And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks to God, and spoke of him to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
The Return to Nazareth
39 And when they had performed everything according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and became strong, filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him.
The Boy Jesus in the Temple
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 according to custom; 43 and when the feast was ended, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. His parents did not know it, 44 but supposing him to be in the company they went a day’s journey, and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintances; 45 and when they did not find him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions; 47 and all who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers. 48 And when they saw him they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us so? Behold, your father and I have been looking for you anxiously.” 49 And he said to them, “How is it that you sought me? Did you not know that I must be in my Father’s house?” 50 And they did not understand the saying which he spoke to them. 51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and was obedient to them; and his mother kept all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and in stature,[c] and in favor with God and man.
Luca 2
Nuova Riveduta 2006
Luca 2
Nuova Riveduta 2006
Nascita di Gesù a Betlemme
2 (A)In quel tempo uscì un decreto da parte di Cesare Augusto, che ordinava il censimento di tutto l’impero. 2 Questo fu il primo censimento fatto quando Quirinio era governatore della Siria. 3 Tutti andavano a farsi registrare, ciascuno nella sua città.
4 Dalla Galilea, dalla città di Nazaret, anche Giuseppe salì in Giudea, alla città di Davide chiamata Betlemme, perché era della casa e della famiglia di Davide, 5 per farsi registrare con Maria, sua sposa[a], che era incinta.
6 Mentre erano là, si compì per lei il tempo del parto; 7 ed ella diede alla luce il suo figlio primogenito, lo fasciò e lo coricò in una mangiatoia[b], perché non c’era posto per loro nell’albergo.
8 (B)In quella stessa regione c’erano dei pastori che stavano nei campi e di notte facevano la guardia al loro gregge. 9 E [ecco] un angelo del Signore si presentò a loro e la gloria del Signore risplendé intorno a loro, e furono presi da gran timore. 10 L’angelo disse loro: «Non temete, perché io vi porto la buona notizia di una grande gioia che tutto il popolo avrà: 11 “Oggi, nella città di Davide, è nato per voi un Salvatore, che è Cristo, il Signore. 12 E questo vi servirà di segno: troverete un bambino avvolto in fasce e coricato in una mangiatoia[c]”».
13 E a un tratto vi fu con l’angelo una moltitudine dell’esercito celeste, che lodava Dio e diceva:
14 «Gloria a Dio nei luoghi altissimi e pace in terra agli uomini che egli gradisce![d]»
15 Quando gli angeli se ne furono andati verso il cielo, i pastori dicevano tra di loro: «Andiamo fino a Betlemme e vediamo ciò che è avvenuto e che il Signore ci ha fatto sapere». 16 Andarono in fretta e trovarono Maria e Giuseppe e il bambino, adagiato nella mangiatoia; 17 e, vedutolo, divulgarono quello che era stato loro detto di quel bambino. 18 E tutti quelli che li udirono si meravigliarono delle cose dette loro dai pastori. 19 Maria serbava in sé tutte queste cose, meditandole in cuor suo. 20 E i pastori tornarono indietro, glorificando e lodando Dio per tutto quello che avevano udito e visto, com’era stato loro annunciato.
Presentazione di Gesù al tempio
21 (C)Quando furono compiuti gli otto giorni dopo i quali egli[e] doveva essere circonciso, gli fu posto nome Gesù, il nome che gli era stato dato dall’angelo prima che egli fosse concepito. 22 Quando furono compiuti i giorni della loro purificazione, secondo la legge di Mosè, portarono il bambino a Gerusalemme per presentarlo al Signore, 23 come è scritto nella legge del Signore: «Ogni maschio primogenito[f] sarà consacrato[g] al Signore»[h]; 24 e per offrire il sacrificio, di cui parla la legge del Signore[i], di un paio di tortore o di due giovani colombi.
Adorazione di Simeone e di Anna
25 (D)Vi era in Gerusalemme un uomo di nome Simeone. Quest’uomo era giusto e timorato di Dio, e aspettava la consolazione d’Israele; lo Spirito Santo era sopra di lui 26 e gli era stato rivelato dallo Spirito Santo che non sarebbe morto[j] prima di aver visto il Cristo del Signore. 27 Egli, mosso dallo Spirito, andò nel tempio; e, come i genitori vi portavano il bambino Gesù per adempiere a suo riguardo le prescrizioni della legge, 28 lo prese tra le [sue] braccia e benedisse Dio, dicendo:
29 «Ora, o Signore, tu lasci andare in pace il tuo servo, secondo la tua parola;
30 perché i miei occhi hanno visto la tua salvezza,
31 che hai preparata dinanzi a tutti i popoli,
32 luce per illuminare le genti[k] e gloria del tuo popolo Israele».
33 Il padre e la madre[l] di Gesù restavano meravigliati delle cose che si dicevano di lui. 34 E Simeone li benedisse, dicendo a Maria, madre di lui: «Ecco, egli è posto a caduta e a rialzamento di molti in Israele, come segno di contraddizione 35 (e a te stessa una spada trafiggerà l’anima), affinché i pensieri di molti cuori siano svelati».
36 Vi era anche Anna, profetessa, figlia di Penuel, della tribù di Ascer. Era molto avanti negli anni; dopo essere vissuta con il marito sette anni dalla sua verginità, era rimasta vedova e aveva raggiunto gli ottantaquattro anni. 37 Non si allontanava mai dal tempio e serviva Dio notte e giorno con digiuni e preghiere. 38 Sopraggiunta in quella stessa ora, anche lei lodava Dio[m] e parlava del bambino a tutti quelli che aspettavano la redenzione di Gerusalemme[n].
Ritorno a Nazaret
39 (E)Come ebbero adempiuto tutte le prescrizioni della legge del Signore, tornarono in Galilea, a Nazaret, loro città.
40 E il bambino cresceva e si fortificava [nello Spirito]; era pieno di sapienza e la grazia di Dio era su di lui.
Gesù dodicenne al tempio
41 (F)I suoi genitori andavano ogni anno a Gerusalemme per la festa di Pasqua.
42 Quando giunse all’età di dodici anni, salirono [a Gerusalemme], secondo l’usanza della festa. 43 Passati i giorni della festa, mentre tornavano, il bambino Gesù rimase in Gerusalemme all’insaputa dei genitori[o], 44 i quali, pensando che egli fosse nella comitiva, camminarono una giornata, poi si misero a cercarlo tra i parenti e i conoscenti; 45 e, non avendolo trovato, tornarono a Gerusalemme cercandolo. 46 Tre giorni dopo lo trovarono nel tempio, seduto in mezzo ai maestri: li ascoltava e faceva loro delle domande; 47 e tutti quelli che l’udivano si stupivano del suo senno e delle sue risposte. 48 Quando i suoi genitori lo videro, rimasero stupiti, e sua madre gli disse: «Figlio, perché ci hai fatto così? Ecco, tuo padre e io ti cercavamo, stando in gran pena». 49 Ed egli disse loro: «Perché mi cercavate? Non sapevate che io dovevo trovarmi nella casa del Padre mio[p]?» 50 Ed essi non capirono le parole che egli aveva dette loro. 51 Poi discese con loro, andò a Nazaret e stava loro sottomesso. Sua madre serbava tutte queste cose nel suo cuore.
52 E Gesù cresceva in sapienza, in statura e in grazia davanti a Dio e agli uomini.
Footnotes
- Luca 2:5 Sposa, lett. fidanzata (vd 1:27).
- Luca 2:7 TR e M nella mangiatoia.
- Luca 2:12 TR nella mangiatoia.
- Luca 2:14 Uomini ch’egli gradisce, lett. uomini di benevolenza; TR e M Gloria a Dio nei luoghi altissimi, pace in terra, benevolenza verso gli uomini.
- Luca 2:21 TR il bambino.
- Luca 2:23 Primogenito, lett. che apre il ventre.
- Luca 2:23 Consacrato, lett. chiamato santo.
- Luca 2:23 +Es 13:2; Nu 3:13; 8:17.
- Luca 2:24 +Le 12:8.
- Luca 2:26 Non sarebbe morto, lett. non avrebbe visto la morte.
- Luca 2:32 Per illuminare le genti, lett. per rivelazione alle genti.
- Luca 2:33 TR e M Giuseppe e la madre…
- Luca 2:38 TR e M il Signore.
- Luca 2:38 TR e M che aspettavano la redenzione in Gerusalemme.
- Luca 2:43 TR e M all’insaputa di Giuseppe e di sua madre.
- Luca 2:49 Trovarmi nella casa del Padre mio, può anche essere tradotto: occuparmi delle cose del Padre mio.
Luke 2
King James Version
Luke 2
King James Version
2 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
2 (And 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 Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
5 To be taxed with Mary 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 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 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 the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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 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.
21 And 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.
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 Lord;
23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, 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 turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
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 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.
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.
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.
Luke 2
New International Version
Luke 2
New International Version
The Birth of Jesus
2 In those days Caesar Augustus(A) issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.(B) 2 (This was the first census that took place while[a] Quirinius was governor of Syria.)(C) 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.
4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehem(D) the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him(E) and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angel(F) of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.(G) I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Savior(H) has been born to you; he is the Messiah,(I) the Lord.(J) 12 This will be a sign(K) to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,
and on earth peace(L) to those on whom his favor rests.”
15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us about.”
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.(M) 17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child, 18 and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.(N) 20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God(O) for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child,(P) he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived.(Q)
Jesus Presented in the Temple
22 When the time came for the purification rites required by the Law of Moses,(R) Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord 23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every firstborn male is to be consecrated to the Lord”[b]),(S) 24 and to offer a sacrifice in keeping with what is said in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of doves or two young pigeons.”[c](T)
25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.(U) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,(V) and the Holy Spirit was on him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,(W) 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,(X)
you may now dismiss[d] your servant in peace.(Y)
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,(Z)
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”(AA)
33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:(AB) “This child is destined to cause the falling(AC) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
36 There was also a prophet,(AD) Anna, the daughter of Penuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage, 37 and then was a widow until she was eighty-four.[e](AE) She never left the temple but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.(AF) 38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.(AG)
39 When Joseph and Mary had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee to their own town of Nazareth.(AH) 40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was on him.(AI)
The Boy Jesus at the Temple
41 Every year Jesus’ parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.(AJ) 42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom. 43 After the festival was over, while his parents were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but they were unaware of it. 44 Thinking he was in their company, they traveled on for a day. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends. 45 When they did not find him, they went back to Jerusalem to look for him. 46 After three days they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions. 47 Everyone who heard him was amazed(AK) at his understanding and his answers. 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother(AL) said to him, “Son, why have you treated us like this? Your father(AM) and I have been anxiously searching for you.”
49 “Why were you searching for me?” he asked. “Didn’t you know I had to be in my Father’s house?”[f](AN) 50 But they did not understand what he was saying to them.(AO)
51 Then he went down to Nazareth with them(AP) and was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.(AQ) 52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.(AR)
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