CAB(i)
1 And it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census be taken of all the empire.
2 This census was the first one while Quirinius was governing Syria.
3 And all were traveling to be registered, each to his own city.
4 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,
5 to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was pregnant.
6 So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to bear.
7 And she bore her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in swaddling cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
8 And shepherds were in the same country, living in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And behold, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were greatly afraid.
10 Then the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12 And this will be the sign to you: You will find a Baby wrapped in swaddling cloths, lying in a manger."
13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying:
14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men!"