1 And it happened in those days that there came out a decree from Caesar Augustus to register the whole inhabited world.2 This first registration happened while Kurenios was governor of Syria.3 And all had gone to be registered, each to his city.4 So then Ioseph went up from Galilaia, from the city Nazareth, into Judaea to a city of David which is called Bethlehem, because of his being of the house and family of David,5 to be registered with Mariam, whom was promised in marriage to him, she being pregnant.6 And it happened to them while being there that the days of which she was to bear had been fulfilled.7 And she gave birth to her first-born Son, and swathed Him and laid Him in a feeding-trough, since there was not a place for them at the inn.8 And there were shepherds in that area, dwelling in the field and keeping a watch by night over their sheep.9 And a messenger of Yahweh stood over them, and the effulgence of Yahweh shone about them, and they feared a great fear.10 Then the messenger said to them: "Do not fear, for behold! I bring to you a message of great joy which is for all the people:11 That today there has been born to you a Savior, who is the Anointed Prince, in the city of David.12 And this is a sign for you, you shall find an infant swathed and lying in a feedingtrough."13 And suddenly there were with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly army praising Yahweh and saying:14 "Honor to Yahweh in the heights, and peace upon the earth among approved men."15 And it happened, as the messengers departed from them into the heaven, the shepherds had said to each other "Indeed we should pass through unto Bethlehem and see this account which happened which Yahweh has made known to us."16 And being eager they went, and discovered both Mariam and Ioseph, and the infant lying in the feeding-trough.17 And seeing it they made known concerning the account which had been spoken to them about this child.18 And all of those hearing wondered concerning the things being spoken to them by the shepherds.19 And Mariam kept together all of these words, collecting them in her heart.20 And the shepherds returned, honoring and praising Yahweh for all which they heard and saw, just as it had been spoken to them.21 And when eight days were fulfilled for which to circumcise Him then His name was called Yahshua, which He had been called by the messenger before His conception in the womb.22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought Him into Jerusalem to stand before Yahweh,23 just as it is written in the law of Yahweh that "every male opening the womb shall be called holy to Yahweh,"24 and to give an offering according to that spoken in the law of Yahweh, "a pair of turtle-doves or two young pigeons."25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Sumeon and this man was righteous and devout, expecting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.26 And it was forewarned to him by the Holy Spirit, not to see death before he should see the Anointed Prince.27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and in there being introduced to the parents of the child Yahshua, upon their doing that which is according to the custom of the law concerning Him,28 then he took Him into his arms and praised Yahweh, and said:29 "Now release Your servant, Master, in peace according to Your word:30 Because my eyes have seen Your Salvation,31 which You have prepared in front of all the people:32 a light for the revelation of the Nations and honor of Your people Israel!"33 And His father and mother were wondering at the things being spoken concerning Him.34 Then Sumeon blessed them and said to Mariam His mother: "Behold, He is set for a fall and a restoration of many in Israel, and for a sign speaking in opposition.35 But a sword shall pass through your own soul also, that the reasonings of the hearts of many should be revealed."36 Then there was Anna a prophetess, a daughter of Phanouel, from the tribe of Asher. She was advanced greatly in age, living with a husband for seven years from her maidenhood,37 and she is a widow for as long as eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving with fasting and in supplication night and day.38 And at that hour standing nearby she confessed to Yahweh and spoke concerning Him to all those awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.39 And as they completed all the things according to the law of Yahweh, they returned into Galilaia to their city Nazareth.40 And the child grew and was strengthened, being filled with wisdom, and the favor of Yahweh was with Him.41 And His parents had gone each year into Jerusalem for the feast of Passover.42 And when He attained twelve years, upon their going up according to the custom of the feast,43 and having fulfilled the days, upon their returning the child Yahshua had stayed behind in Jerusalem, and His parents knew it not,44 but they believed Him to be among the travelers. Having gone a day's journey then they sought Him among the kinsmen and acquaintances.45 And not finding Him they returned to Jerusalem seeking Him.46 And after three days passed, they found Him in the temple sitting in the midst of the teachers and listening to them and questioning them.47 And all those hearing Him were amazed by His intelligence and replies.48 And seeing Him they were astonished, and His mother said to Him "Child, why have You done thusly to us? Behold, Your father and I travailing have sought You!"49 And He said to them: "Why have you sought Me? Do you not know that it is necessary for Me to be engaged in the matters of My Father?"50 And they did not understand the words which He had spoken to them.51 And He descended with them and went to Nazareth, and was keeping Himself subject to them. And His mother maintained all of these words in her heart.52 And Yahshua advanced in wisdom and in stature and in favor before Yahweh and men.