Jesus is Born
1 | And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. |
2 | (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) |
3 | And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. |
4 | And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; because (he was of the house and lineage of David: ) |
5 | To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. |
6 | And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. |
7 | 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. |
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