Luke 2 Young's Literal Translation

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1 And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world be enrolled —

1 Y ACONTECIÓ en aquellos días que salió edicto de parte de Augusto César, que toda la tierra fuese empadronada.

1 Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.

2 this enrolment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria —

2 Este empadronamiento primero fué hecho siendo Cirenio gobernador de la Siria.

2 This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

3 and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,

3 E iban todos para ser empadronados, cada uno á su ciudad.

3 All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

4 and Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, that is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,

4 Y subió José de Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, á Judea, á la ciudad de David, que se llama Bethlehem, por cuanto era de la casa y familia de David;

4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

5 to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.

5 Para ser empadronado con María su mujer, desposada con él, la cual estaba en cinta.

5 to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

6 And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,

6 Y aconteció que estando ellos allí, se cumplieron los días en que ella había de parir.

6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.

7 and she brought forth her son — the first-born, and wrapped him up, and laid him down in the manger, because there was not for them a place in the guest-chamber.

7 Y parió á su hijo primogénito, y le envolvió en pañales, y acostóle en un pesebre, porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.

7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.

8 And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,

8 Y había pastores en la misma tierra, que velaban y guardaban las vigilias de la noche sobre su ganado.

8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

9 and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.

9 Y he aquí el ángel del Señor vino sobre ellos, y la claridad de Dios los cercó de resplandor; y tuvieron gran temor.

9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

10 And the messenger said to them, 'Fear not, for lo, I bring you good news of great joy, that shall be to all the people —

10 Mas el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será para todo el pueblo:

10 The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

11 because there was born to you to-day a Saviour — who is Christ the Lord — in the city of David,

11 Que os ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es CRISTO el Señor.

11 For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

12 and this [is] to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'

12 Y esto os [será] por señal: hallaréis al niño envuelto en pañales, echado en un pesebre.

12 This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”

13 And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

13 Y repentinamente fué con el ángel una multitud de los ejércitos celestiales, que alababan á Dios, y decían:

13 Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,

14 ◆ 'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'

14 Gloria en las alturas á Dios, y en la tierra paz, buena voluntad para con los hombres.

14 “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”

15 And it came to pass, when the messengers were gone away from them to the heavens, that the men, the shepherds, said unto one another, 'We may go over indeed unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that hath come to pass, that the Lord did make known to us.'

15 Y aconteció que como los ángeles se fueron de ellos al cielo, los pastores dijeron los unos á los otros: Pasemos pues hasta Bethlehem, y veamos esto que ha sucedido, que el Señor nos ha manifestado.

15 When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

16 And they came, having hasted, and found both Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger,

16 Y vinieron apriesa, y hallaron á María, y á José, y al niño acostado en el pesebre.

16 They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.

17 and having seen, they made known abroad concerning the saying spoken to them concerning the child.

17 Y viéndolo, hicieron notorio lo que les había sido dicho del niño.

17 When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

18 And all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;

18 Y todos los que oyeron, se maravillaron de lo que los pastores les decían.

18 All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.

19 and Mary was preserving all these things, pondering in her heart;

19 Mas María guardaba todas estas cosas, confiriéndolas en su corazón.

19 But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.

20 and the shepherds turned back, glorifying and praising God, for all those things they heard and saw, as it was spoken unto them.

20 Y se volvieron los pastores glorificando y alabando á Dios de todas las cosas que habían oído y visto, como les había sido dicho.

20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.

21 And when eight days were fulfilled to circumcise the child, then was his name called Jesus, having been so called by the messenger before his being conceived in the womb.

21 Y pasados los ocho días para circuncidar al niño, llamaron su nombre JESÚS; el cual [le] fué puesto por el ángel antes que él fuese concebido en el vientre.

21 When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him up to Jerusalem, to present to the Lord,

22 Y como se cumplieron los días de la purificación de ella, conforme á la ley de Moisés, le trajeron á Jerusalem para presentarle al Señor,

22 When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord

23 as it hath been written in the Law of the Lord, — 'Every male opening a womb shall be called holy to the Lord,'

23 (Como está escrito en la ley del Señor: Todo varón que abriere la matriz, será llamado santo al Señor),

23 (as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),

24 and to give a sacrifice, according to that said in the Law of the Lord, 'A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.'

24 Y para dar la ofrenda, conforme á lo que está dicho en la ley del Señor: un par de tórtolas, ó dos palominos.

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 lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name [is] Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him,

25 Y he aquí, había un hombre en Jerusalem, llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y pío, esperaba la consolación de Israel: y el Espíritu Santo era sobre él.

25 Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

26 and it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit — not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.

26 Y había recibido respuesta del Espíritu Santo, que no vería la muerte antes que viese al Cristo del Señor.

26 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 he came in the Spirit to the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the law regarding him,

27 Y vino por Espíritu al templo. Y cuando metieron al niño Jesús sus padres en el templo, para hacer por él conforme á la costumbre de la ley,

27 He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,

28 then he took him in his arms, and blessed God, and he said,

28 Entonces él le tomó en sus brazos, y bendijo á Dios, y dijo:

28 then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,

29 'Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,

29 Ahora despides, Señor, á tu siervo, conforme á tu palabra, en paz;

29 “Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;

30 because mine eyes did see Thy salvation,

30 Porque han visto mis ojos tu salvación,

30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,

31 which Thou didst prepare before the face of all the peoples,

31 La cual has aparejado en presencia de todos los pueblos;

31 which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;

32 a light to the uncovering of nations, and the glory of Thy people Israel.'

32 Luz para ser revelada á los Gentiles, y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel.

32 a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”

33 And Joseph and his mother were wondering at the things spoken concerning him,

33 Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de las cosas que se decían de él.

33 Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.

34 and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, 'Lo, this [one] is set for the falling and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against —

34 Y los bendijo Simeón, y dijo á su madre María: He aquí, éste es puesto para caída y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel; y para señal á la que será contradicho;

34 Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.

35 (and also thine own soul shall a sword pass through) — that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'

35 Y una espada traspasará tu alma de ti misma, para que sean manifestados los pensamientos de muchos corazones.

35 Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, she was much advanced in days, having lived with an husband seven years from her virginity,

36 Estaba también [allí] Ana, profetisa, hija de Phanuel, de la tribu de Aser; la cual había venido en grande edad, y había vivido con su marido siete años desde su virginidad;

36 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,

37 and she [is] a widow of about eighty-four years, who did depart not from the temple, with fasts and supplications serving, night and day,

37 Y era viuda de hasta ochenta y cuatro años, que no se apartaba del templo, sirviendo de noche y de día con ayunos y oraciones.

37 and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.

38 and she, at that hour, having come in, was confessing, likewise, to the Lord, and was speaking concerning him, to all those looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

38 Y ésta, sobreviniendo en la misma hora, juntamente confesaba al Señor, y hablaba de él á todos los que esperaban la redención en Jerusalem.

38 Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.

39 And when they finished all things, according to the Law of the Lord, they turned back to Galilee, to their city Nazareth;

39 Mas como cumplieron todas las cosas según la ley del Señor, se volvieron á Galilea, á su ciudad de Nazaret.

39 When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.

40 and the child grew and was strengthened in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

40 Y el niño crecía, y fortalecíase, y se henchía de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios era sobre él.

40 The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.

41 And his parents were going yearly to Jerusalem, at the feast of the passover,

41 E iban sus padres todos los años á Jerusalem en la fiesta de la Pascua.

41 His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.

42 and when he became twelve years old, they having gone up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast,

42 Y cuando fué de doce años, subieron ellos á Jerusalem conforme á la costumbre del día de la fiesta.

42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;

43 and having finished the days, in their returning the child Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, and Joseph and his mother did not know,

43 Y acabados los días, volviendo ellos, se quedó el niño Jesús en Jerusalem, sin saberlo José y su madre.

43 and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,

44 and, having supposed him to be in the company, they went a day's journey, and were seeking him among the kindred and among the acquaintances,

44 Y pensando que estaba en la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes y entre los conocidos:

44 but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.

45 and not having found him, they turned back to Jerusalem seeking him.

45 Mas como no le hallasen, volvieron á Jerusalem buscándole.

45 When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.

46 And it came to pass, after three days, they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them and questioning them,

46 Y aconteció, que tres días después le hallaron en el templo, sentado en medio de los doctores, oyéndoles y preguntándoles.

46 After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.

47 and all those hearing him were astonished at his understanding and answers.

47 Y todos los que le oían, se pasmaban de su entendimiento y de sus respuestas.

47 All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.

48 And, having seen him, they were amazed, and his mother said unto him, 'Child, why didst thou thus to us? lo, thy father and I, sorrowing, were seeking thee.'

48 Y cuando le vieron, se maravillaron; y díjole su madre: Hijo, ¿por qué nos has hecho así? He aquí, tu padre y yo te hemos buscado con dolor.

48 When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”

49 And he said unto them, 'Why [is it] that ye were seeking me? did ye not know that in the things of my Father it behoveth me to be?'

49 Entonces él les dice: ¿Qué hay? ¿por qué me buscabais? ¿No sabíais que en los negocios de mi Padre me conviene estar?

49 He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”

50 and they did not understand the saying that he spake to them,

50 Mas ellos no entendieron las palabras que les habló.

50 They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.

51 and he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and he was subject to them, and his mother was keeping all these sayings in her heart,

51 Y descendió con ellos, y vino á Nazaret, y estaba sujeto á ellos. Y su madre guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón.

51 And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.

52 and Jesus was advancing in wisdom, and in stature, and in favour with God and men.

52 Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría, y en edad, y en gracia para con Dios y los hombres.

52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.

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Anna
Prophetess in the temple
A prophetess of the tribe of Asher, well along in years, who never left the temple and gave thanks to God and spoke of the child to all who awaited redemption.
Cited in the guide: Luke 2:36
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Caesar Augustus
Roman emperor
The emperor from whom a decree went out that the whole empire be registered, bringing Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem.
Cited in the guide: Luke 2:1
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Joseph
Legal father of Jesus
The carpenter of Nazareth, a just man who became Jesus' legal father.
Cited in the guide: Matt. 1:16-25; 2:13-23; Luke 1:27; 2:1-7
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Mary
Mother of Jesus
The virgin mother of Jesus, a young woman of Nazareth who trusted God's word.
Cited in the guide: Matthew 1; Luke 1-2
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Phanuel
Father of Anna
Named in Luke 2:36 as the father of the prophetess Anna.
Cited in the guide: Luke 2:36
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Simeon
Righteous man who held the infant Jesus
A righteous and devout man of Jerusalem, told by the Holy Spirit he would not die before seeing the Lord's Christ, who took the child in his arms and blessed God.
Cited in the guide: Luke 2:25; Luke 2:34
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Bethlehem
Today: West Bank, Palestinian territories
Bethlehem was the home of Ruth and Boaz and the birthplace of David. Micah named it as the Messiah's birthplace — fulfilled in Jesus' nativity.
Cited in the guide: Micah 5:2; Ruth 1:19; Luke 2:4-7
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Nazareth
Today: Northern Israel (Galilee)
A small agricultural village never named in the Old Testament. Jesus spent his childhood and early life here before beginning his public ministry.
Cited in the guide: Luke 2:39-40; Matthew 2:23; John 1:46
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Luke 2:14: “good will toward men” or “peace to men of good will”?
The angels’ song differs by a single Greek letter. Most manuscripts, the Patriarchal Text and the Orthodox Doxology read eudokia: “glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.” Several of the oldest manuscripts read eudokias: “peace among men of his good pleasure,” which the Latin rendered “men of good will.” Both readings place the source of peace in God’s favour.

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“Commentary” is the opening of a homily or exposition on this chapter (John Chrysostom’s homilies, Augustine’s tractates, sermons and expositions of the Psalms). “Quotes” are sentences where the edition’s own footnotes identify a quotation of a verse here, kept only when the wording matches the verse. Only works whose authorship is not in doubt are used. Psalms follow the Hebrew/English numbering (Augustine numbers them as the Septuagint does: his Psalm 50 is Psalm 51 here).

Quotes verse 2:42 Irenaeus of Lyons, Against Heresies (Book I, Chapters III–IV)
The production, again, of the Duodecad of the Æons, is indicated by the fact that the Lord was twelve years of age when He disputed with the teachers of the law, and by the election of the apostles, for of these there were twelve.
Read in context · Ante-Nicene Fathers, vol. 1 (1885)
Quotes verse 2:14 Augustine of Hippo, Confessions (Book XIII, Chapters VI–XI)
In Thy good pleasure lies our peace. The body by its own weight gravitates towards its own place.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 1 (1886)
Quotes verse 2:48 John Chrysostom, Homilies on the Gospel of Matthew (Homily III)
See, for instance, what saith the Virgin even to Himself: "Behold, Thy father and I have sought Thee." For if this suspicion had been entertained, neither would He any longer have been accounted to be a Son of David, and this opinion not being held, many other evils besides would have arisen.
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 1, vol. 10 (1888)
Quotes verse 2:49 Cyril of Jerusalem, Catechetical Lectures (Lecture VII)
For we shall not tolerate the heretics who sever the Old Testament from the New, but shall believe Christ, who says concerning the temple, Wist ye not that I must be in My Father's house?
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 7 (1894)
Quotes verse 2:14 Basil of Caesarea, On the Holy Spirit (Chapter XVI)
For how are angels to cry "Glory to God in the highest" without being empowered by the Spirit?
Read in context · Nicene and Post-Nicene Fathers, series 2, vol. 8 (1895)

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