Luke 2:1–14

And it came to pass that in those days there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.

²This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.

³And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.

⁴And 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.

⁵To be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.

⁶And it came to pass that when they were there, her days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

⁷And she brought forth her first born son and wrapped him up in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger: because there was no room for them in the inn.

⁸And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock.

⁹And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them and the brightness of God shone round about them: and they feared with a great fear.

¹⁰And the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy that shall be to all the people:

¹¹For, this day is born to you a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord, in the city of David.

¹²And this shall be a sign unto you. You shall find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and laid in a manger.

¹³And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying:

¹⁴Glory to God in the highest: and on earth peace to men of good will.