And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. Luk 3:1Mat 24:14Act 25:21Mat 22:17Php 4:22Act 11:28Rom 1:8Act 25:11 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Luk 3:1Act 13:7Act 18:12Act 23:26Act 26:30Act 5:37Mat 4:24 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 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:) Mic 5:2Jhn 7:421Sa 16:1Luk 1:26-27Mat 2:23Luk 4:16Rut 4:171Sa 20:6 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Mat 1:18-19Deu 22:22-27 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. Psa 33:11Mic 5:2Rev 12:1-5Pro 19:21Luk 1:57 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. Gal 4:42Co 8:9Isa 53:2-3Jhn 1:14Luk 2:11-12Mat 1:25Mat 8:20Isa 7:14 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. Gen 31:39-40Psa 78:70-711Sa 17:34-35Jhn 10:8-12Ezk 34:8Exo 3:1-2 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. Isa 60:12Co 3:181Ki 8:11Act 27:23Rev 18:1Act 26:13-14Act 22:6-9Act 5:19 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Isa 40:9Isa 61:1Isa 52:7Gen 12:3Mat 28:18Luk 1:30Mat 14:27Act 13:32 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. Isa 9:6Mat 1:21Act 2:36Tit 3:4-7Mat 16:161Jn 5:1Jhn 4:42Luk 1:43 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. Isa 7:14Isa 53:1-2Isa 7:11Psa 22:62Ki 19:291Sa 10:2-71Sa 2:342Ki 20:8 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, Rev 5:11Psa 103:20-21Psa 148:21Ki 22:19Heb 1:14Luk 15:10Dan 7:10Job 38:7 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. Rom 5:1Luk 19:38Luk 1:79Col 1:20Isa 9:6-7Heb 13:20-21Psa 85:9-12Rev 5:13 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. 1Pe 3:22Mat 2:1-2Exo 3:3Luk 24:51Mat 2:9-112Ki 2:12Ki 2:11Jhn 20:1-10 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. Luk 19:32Luk 2:12Luk 2:7Luk 22:13Luk 1:39Ecc 9:10 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. Luk 8:39Psa 66:16Luk 2:38Psa 71:17-18Mal 3:16Psa 16:9-10Jhn 1:41-46Jhn 4:28-29 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. Luk 1:65-66Luk 4:36Isa 8:18Luk 2:33Luk 2:47Luk 5:9-10 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. Luk 2:51Luk 1:66Pro 4:41Sa 21:12Gen 37:11Hos 14:9Luk 9:43-44 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. Psa 106:48Act 11:181Ch 29:10-12Isa 29:19Mat 9:8Psa 72:17-19Act 2:46-47Luk 18:43 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. Gen 17:12Lev 12:3Luk 1:31Luk 1:59Gal 4:4-5Mat 1:21Mat 3:15Php 2:8 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; Lev 12:1-8 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) Exo 13:2Exo 22:29Num 3:13Exo 34:19Num 18:15Num 8:16-17Exo 13:12-15 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. Lev 12:6-8Lev 12:22Co 8:9 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. Isa 25:9Luk 1:6Luk 2:38Tit 2:11-14Mrk 15:43Luk 1:412Pe 1:21Gen 6:9 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. Jhn 8:51Heb 11:5Luk 9:27Act 10:38Jhn 20:31Psa 25:14Act 2:36Psa 89:48-49 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, Luk 2:22Act 10:19Luk 2:41Luk 2:48Luk 2:51Mat 4:1Act 11:12Act 16:7 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, Luk 1:64Luk 2:13-14Luk 2:20Mrk 9:36Luk 1:46Luk 1:68Mrk 10:16Psa 105:1-3 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: Rev 14:13Gen 15:15Gen 46:30Php 1:23Isa 57:1-2Luk 2:26Psa 37:37 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Isa 49:6Gen 49:18Isa 52:10Luk 2:10-11Luk 3:62Sa 23:1-5Act 4:10-12 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; Isa 42:1-4Isa 62:1-2Psa 98:2-3Isa 42:10-12Isa 45:21-25Psa 96:10-13Psa 97:6-8Psa 96:1-3 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. Isa 60:1-3Isa 49:6Act 26:23Act 13:47-48Isa 42:6-7Isa 9:2Rev 21:23Act 28:28 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. Isa 8:18Luk 1:65-66Luk 2:48 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; 1Co 1:231Pe 2:7-8Isa 8:14-15Mat 21:442Co 2:15-16Act 9:1-20Hos 14:91Pe 4:14 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 1Co 11:19Deu 8:2Act 8:21-23Jdg 5:15-16Jhn 15:22-24Jhn 19:25Luk 16:14-15Mat 12:24-35 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; Psa 92:14Exo 15:20Gen 30:13Act 2:18Act 21:9Jdg 4:41Co 12:12Ki 22:14 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. 1Ti 5:5Psa 23:6Act 14:23Act 13:3Psa 27:4Act 26:7Exo 38:8Luk 5:33 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. Luk 2:252Co 9:15Luk 1:68Luk 24:21Mrk 15:43Eph 1:3Luk 1:46-56Luk 2:28-32 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. Luk 2:4Deu 12:32Gal 4:4-5Mat 3:15Luk 2:21-24Luk 2:51Mat 2:22-23Luk 1:6 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. Luk 2:52Luk 1:80Isa 11:1-5Jhn 1:141Sa 2:261Sa 3:19Isa 53:1-2Luk 2:47 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. Deu 12:18Deu 16:1-8Exo 12:14Exo 23:14-17Exo 34:23Lev 23:5Num 28:161Sa 1:21 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 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. 2Ch 25:172Ch 30:21-23Exo 12:15 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. Isa 2:3Psa 122:1-4Psa 42:4 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 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. Isa 49:1-2Luk 5:17Act 5:34Isa 50:4Mat 12:40Mat 27:63-641Ki 12:51Ki 12:12 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. Mat 7:28Luk 4:32Psa 119:99Jhn 7:15Jhn 7:46Luk 4:22Mrk 1:22 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. Luk 2:49Mat 12:46Luk 3:23Luk 4:22 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? Jhn 6:38Jhn 8:29Mal 3:1Psa 40:8Jhn 4:34Luk 2:48Jhn 5:17Mat 21:12 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. Luk 18:34Luk 9:45Mrk 9:32 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. Luk 2:19Dan 7:28Gen 37:11Mrk 6:31Pe 2:21Eph 5:21Eph 6:1-2Mat 3:15 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Luk 2:40Pro 3:3-41Sa 2:26Rom 14:18Luk 1:80Act 7:9-10