26Octavian Augustus Caesar (BC 27 – AD 14).
27May imply both swearing allegiance and paying tax. Tax years: Augustus’ list Others BC 28 ? BC 8 3 or 2 AD 14 6/7
2: 2 This was the first enrolment made when 28Quirinius was governor of Syria.
28Governors of Syria: BC ca. 9 M. Titius 7 or 6 - 4 Quintilius Varus [Herod demoted, BC 4] 4 - 2 C. Sentius Saturninus [interim Quirinius ?] BC 2 - AD 1 P. Quintilius Varus [Herod d. BC 1 Jan 28] AD 1 - 4 Caius Caesar (tutored by Quirinius) 4 - 5 L. Volusius Saturninus 6/7 P. Sulpicius Quirinius See E.L. Martin, “The Star that Astonished the World” (1996)
2: 3 And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
2: 4 And 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 family of David;
2: 5 to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
2: 6 And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
2: 7 And 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.
2: 8 And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
2: 9 29And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
29So BℵL 040 579 geo arm. 33 and the majority of lesser Gk. mss., copbo vg read And behold an angel copsa sys ite read An angel
2: 10 And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
2: 11 for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is 30Christ the Lord.
30Or, Anointed Lord. Lit. an anointed lord.
2: 12 And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.
2: 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
2: 14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth 31peace among 32men in whom he is well pleased.
31So B*ℵ* copsa vg. L 040 579 and the majority of lesser Gk. mss., copbo (sys) geo arm read peace, good will toward men.
32Gk. men of good pleasure. or, men of His good pleasure.
2: 15 And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this 33sayng that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
33Or, thing
2: 16 And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.
2: 17 And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
2: 18 And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.
2: 19 But Mary kept all these 34sayings, pondering them in her heart.
34Or, things
2: 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, even as it was spoken unto them.
2: 21 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.
2: 22 And when the days of their purification 35according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord
35Lv 12:2-6.
2: 23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, 36Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),
36 Ex 13:2, 12.
2: 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, 37A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
37 Lv 12:8; 5:11.
2: 25 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 a holy spirit was upon him.
2: 26 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.
2: 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 of the law,
2: 28 then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
2: 29 Now lettest thou thy 38servant depart, 39Lord, According to thy word, in peace;
38 Gk. bondservant
39 Gk. Master,
2: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
2: 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;
2: 32 A light for 40revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.
40Or, the unveiling of the Gentiles,
2: 33 And 41his father and mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
41So Bℵa (ℵ*L) (copsa sys) vg geo (arm). (579) 33 read Joseph and his mother
2: 34 and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;
2: 35 yes and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
2: 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
2: 37 and she had been a widow even unto eighty-four years), who departed not from the temple, worshipping with fastings and supplications night and day.
2: 38 And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the ransoming 42of Jerusalem.
42Or, in Jerusalem.
2: 39 And when they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
2: 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong43, 44filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
43So BℵL cop sys vg. 33 and the majority of lesser Gk. mss. add in spirit
44Gk. becoming full of wisdom:
2: 41 And his parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of passover.
2: 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up after the custom of the feast;
2: 43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and his parents knew it not;
2: 44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they sought for him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance:
2: 45 and when they found him not, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking for him.
2: 46 And it came to pass, after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the 45teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions:
45Or, doctors, See ch. 5:17; Ac 5:34.
2: 47 and all that heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
2: 48 And when they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said unto him, 46Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? Behold, thy father and I sought thee sorrowing.
46Gk. Child,
2: 49 And he said unto them, Why is it that ye sought me? Knew ye not that I should be 47in my Father’s house?
47Or, about my Father’s business? Gk. in the things of my Father?
2: 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
2: 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth; and he was subject unto them: and his mother kept all these 48sayings in her heart.
48Or, things
2: 52 And Jesus advanced in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
