Luke 2:1-12
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And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be registered.
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a This census first took place while Quirinius was governing Syria.
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So all went to be registered, everyone to his own city.
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Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to b the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, c because he was of the house and lineage of David,
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to be registered with Mary, d his betrothed wife, who was with child.
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So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.
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And e she brought forth her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, f and they were greatly afraid.
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Then the angel said to them, g "Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy h which will be to all people.
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i "For there is born to you this day in the city of David j a Savior, k who is Christ the Lord.
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"And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
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Cross References
Daniel 9:25
Know therefore and understand, That from the going forth of the command To restore and build Jerusalem Until Messiah the Prince, There shall be seven weeks and sixty-two weeks; The street shall be built again, and the wall, Even in troublesome times.
Acts 5:37
After this man, Judas of Galilee rose up in the days of the census, and drew away many people after him. He also perished, and all who obeyed him were dispersed.
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Cross References
1 Samuel 16:1
Now the LORD said to Samuel, "How long will you mourn for Saul, seeing I have rejected him from reigning over Israel? Fill your horn with oil, and go; I am sending you to Jesse the Bethlehemite. For I have provided Myself a king among his sons.
Micah 5:2
"But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, Though you are little among the thousands of Judah, Yet out of you shall come forth to Me The One to be Ruler in Israel, Whose goings forth are from of old, From everlasting."
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Cross References
Matthew 1:16
And Jacob begot Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus who is called Christ.
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Cross References
Matthew 1:18
Now the birth of Jesus Christ was as follows: After His mother Mary was betrothed to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Spirit.
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Cross References
Matthew 1:25
And did not know her till she had brought forth her firstborn Son. And he called His name JESUS.
Luke 1:31
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bring forth a Son, and shall call His name JESUS.
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Cross References
Luke 1:12
And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.
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Cross References
Luke 1:13
But the angel said to him, "Do not be afraid, Zacharias, for your prayer is heard; and your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you shall call his name John.
Luke 1:30
Then the angel said to her, "Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
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Cross References
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you, And I will curse him who curses you; And in you all the families of the earth shall be blessed.
Isaiah 49:6
Indeed He says, 'It is too small a thing that You should be My Servant To raise up the tribes of Jacob, And to restore the preserved ones of Israel; I will also give You as a light to the Gentiles, That You should be My salvation to the ends of the earth.'
Matthew 28:19
Go therefore and make disciples of all the nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and of the Son and of the Holy Spirit.
Mark 1:15
And saying, "The time is fulfilled, and the kingdom of God is at hand. Repent, and believe in the gospel.
Colossians 1:23
If indeed you continue in the faith, grounded and steadfast, and are not moved away from the hope of the gospel which you heard, which was preached to every creature under heaven, of which I, Paul, became a minister.
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Cross References
Isaiah 9:6
For unto us a Child is born, Unto us a Son is given; And the government will be upon His shoulder. And His name will be called Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Cross References
Matthew 1:21
"And she will bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name JESUS, for He will save His people from their sins."
John 4:42
Then they said to the woman, "Now we believe, not because of what you said, for we ourselves have heard Him and we know that this is indeed the Christ, the Savior of the world.
Acts 5:31
Him God has exalted to His right hand to be Prince and Savior, to give repentance to Israel and forgiveness of sins.
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Cross References
Matthew 1:16
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Matthew 16:16
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Matthew 16:20
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Philippians 2:11
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