Lamsa(i)
1 AND it happened in those days that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, to take a census of all the people in his empire.
2 This first census took place during the governorship of Quirinius in Syria.
3 And every man went to be registered in his own city.
4 Joseph also went up from Nazareth, a city of Galilee, to Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because he was of the house and family of David;
5 With his acquired wife Mary, while she was with child, that they might be registered there.
6 And it came to pass while they were there, that her days of deliverance were to be fulfilled.
7 And she gave birth to her first-born son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because they had no place where they were lodging.
8 Now there were shepherds in that region, where they were staying, and they were watching their flocks at night.
9 And behold, the angel of God came to them, and the glory of the Lord shone on them; and they were seized with a great fear.
10 And the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, which will be to all the world.
11 For today is born to you in the city of David, a Saviour, who is the Lord Christ.
12 And this is a sign for you; You will find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and laid in a manger.
13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel, many hosts of heaven, praising God, and saying,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace and good hope for men.