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1 In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of all the inhabited earth.
2 This was the first census made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3 So every one went to his hometown to register.
4 Joseph came from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea to be counted and taxed. He went to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David.
5 He registered himself with Mary, who was engaged to him. She was about to become a mother.
6 While they were there the time came for Mary to give birth.
7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger. That was because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 Shepherds in the same country were in the field keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 God’s angel stood by them and His glory gave illumination around them and they were very afraid.
10 The angel spoke to them: »Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.
11 »Christ (Messiah) the Lord, a Savior, is born this day in the city of David.
12 »This is the sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.«
13 Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly hosts praising God, and saying:
14 »Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth among men with whom he is pleased.«