Isaiah 9:6–7

6 For to us a child is born,l

to us a son is given,m

and the governmentn will be on his shoulders.o

And he will be called

Wonderful Counselor,p Mighty God,q

Everlastingr Father,s Prince of Peace.t

7 Of the greatness of his governmentu and peacev

there will be no end.w

He will reignx on David’s throne

and over his kingdom,

establishing and upholding it

with justicey and righteousnessz

from that time on and forever.a

The zealb of the Lord Almighty

will accomplish this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — English Standard Version (ESV)

6 For to us a child is born,

to us a son is given;

and the government shall be upon his shoulder,

and his name shall be called

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of his government and of peace

there will be no end,

on the throne of David and over his kingdom,

to establish it and to uphold it

with justice and with righteousness

from this time forth and forevermore.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — King James Version (KJV 1900)

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: And the government shall be upon his shoulder: And his name shall be called Wonderful, Counseller, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and peace there shall be no end, Upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, To order it, and to establish it with judgment and with justice From henceforth even for ever. The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — New Living Translation (NLT)

6 For a child is born to us,

a son is given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

And he will be called:

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 His government and its peace

will never end.

He will rule with fairness and justice from the throne of his ancestor David

for all eternity.

The passionate commitment of the Lord of Heaven’s Armies

will make this happen!

Isaiah 9:6–7 — The New King James Version (NKJV)

6 For unto us a Child is born,

Unto us a Son is given;

And the government will be upon His shoulder.

And His name will be called

Wonderful, Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 Of the increase of His government and peace

There will be no end,

Upon the throne of David and over His kingdom,

To order it and establish it with judgment and justice

From that time forward, even forever.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — New Century Version (NCV)

6 A child has been born to us;

God has given a son to us.

He will be responsible for leading the people.

His name will be Wonderful Counselor, Powerful God,

Father Who Lives Forever, Prince of Peace.

7 Power and peace will be in his kingdom

and will continue to grow forever.

He will rule as king on David’s throne

and over David’s kingdom.

He will make it strong

by ruling with justice and goodness

from now on and forever.

The Lord All-Powerful will do this

because of his strong love for his people.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — American Standard Version (ASV)

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David, and upon his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with justice and with righteousness from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — 1890 Darby Bible (DARBY)

6 For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder; and his name is called Wonderful, Counsellor, Mighty •God, Father of Eternity, Prince of Peace. 7 Of the increase of his government and of peace there shall be no end, upon the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish it, and to uphold it with judgment and with righteousness, from henceforth even for ever. The zeal of Jehovah of hosts will perform this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — GOD’S WORD Translation (GW)

6 A child will be born for us.

A son will be given to us.

The government will rest on his shoulders.

He will be named:

Wonderful Counselor,

Mighty God,

Everlasting Father,

Prince of Peace.

7 His government and peace will have unlimited growth.

He will establish David’s throne and kingdom.

He will uphold it with justice and righteousness now and forever.

The Lord of Armies is determined to do this!

Isaiah 9:6–7 — The Holman Christian Standard Bible (HCSB)

6 For a child will be born for us,

a son will be given to us,

and the government will be on His shoulders.

He will be named

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

7 The dominion will be vast,

and its prosperity will never end.

He will reign on the throne of David

and over his kingdom,

to establish and sustain it

with justice and righteousness from now on and forever.

The zeal of the Lord of Hosts will accomplish this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — The New Revised Standard Version (NRSV)

6 For a child has been born for us,

a son given to us;

authority rests upon his shoulders;

and he is named

Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 His authority shall grow continually,

and there shall be endless peace

for the throne of David and his kingdom.

He will establish and uphold it

with justice and with righteousness

from this time onward and forevermore.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will do this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — The Lexham English Bible (LEB)

6 For a child has been born for us;

a son has been given to us.

And the dominion will be on his shoulder,

and his name is called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.

7 His dominion will grow continually,

and to peace there will be no end

on the throne of David and over his kingdom,

to establish it and sustain it

with justice and righteousness

now and forever.

The zeal of Yahweh of hosts will do this.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — New International Reader’s Version (1998) (NIrV)

6 A child will be born to us.

A son will be given to us.

He will rule over us.

And he will be called

Wonderful Adviser and Mighty God.

He will also be called Father Who Lives Forever

and Prince Who Brings Peace.

7 The authority of his rule will continue to grow.

The peace he brings will never end.

He will rule on David’s throne

and over his kingdom.

He will make the kingdom strong and secure.

His rule will be based on what is fair and right.

It will last forever.

The Lord’s great love will make sure that happens.

He rules over all.

Isaiah 9:6–7 — New American Standard Bible: 1995 Update (NASB95)

6 For a child will be born to us, a son will be given to us;

And the government will rest on His shoulders;

And His name will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God,

Eternal Father, Prince of Peace.

7 There will be no end to the increase of His government or of peace,

On the throne of David and over his kingdom,

To establish it and to uphold it with justice and righteousness

From then on and forevermore.

The zeal of the Lord of hosts will accomplish this.

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Luke 2:1–14

The Birth of Jesus

2 In those days Caesar Augustusq issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.r 2 (This was the first census that took place whilea Quirinius was governor of Syria.)s 3 And everyone went to their own town to register.

4 So Joseph also went up from the town of Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to Bethlehemt the town of David, because he belonged to the house and line of David. 5 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to himu and was expecting a child. 6 While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, 7 and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

8 And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. 9 An angelv of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid.w I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviorx has been born to you; he is the Messiah,y the Lord.z 12 This will be a signa to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”

13 Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

14 “Glory to God in the highest heaven,

and on earth peaceb to those on whom his favor rests.”

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l	Ge 3:15 Is 53:2 Lk 2:11
m	Jn 3:16
n	Mt 28:18
o	Is 22:22
p	Job 15:8 Is 28:29
q	Dt 7:21 Ps 24:8 Is 10:21 Is 11:2 Is 42:13
r	Ps 90:2
s	Ex 4:22 Is 64:8 Jn 14:9–10
t	Is 26:3 Is 26:12 Is 53:5 Is 66:12 Je 33:6 Mic 5:5 Lk 2:14
u	Is 2:4
v	Ps 85:8 Ps 119:165 Is 11:9 Is 26:3 Is 26:12 Is 32:17 Is 48:18
w	Da 2:44 Da 4:3 Lk 1:33 Jn 12:34
x	Is 1:26 Is 32:1 Is 60:17 1 Co 15:25
y	Is 11:4 Is 16:5 Is 32:1 Is 32:16 Is 33:5 Is 42:1 Je 23:5 Je 33:14
z	Ps 72:2
a	2 Sa 7:13
b	2 Ki 19:31 Is 26:11 Is 37:32 Is 42:13 Is 59:17 Is 63:15

q	Mt 22:17 Lk 3:1
r	Mt 24:14
a	Or This census took place before
s	Mt 4:24 Ac 15:23 Ac 15:41 Ac 21:3 Ga 1:21
t	Jn 7:42
u	Lk 1:27
v	Ac 5:19
w	Mt 14:27
x	Mt 1:21 Jn 3:17 Jn 4:42 Ac 5:31 Ac 13:23 Ro 11:14 1 Ti 4:10 1 Jn 4:14
y	Mt 1:16 Mt 16:16 Mt 16:20 Jn 11:27 Ac 2:36 Ac 3:20 Ac 9:22
z	Jn 13:13
a	1 Sa 2:34 1 Sa 10:7 2 Ki 19:29 Ps 86:17 Is 7:14
b	Is 9:6 Is 52:7 Is 53:5 Mic 5:5 Lk 1:79 Jn 14:27 Ro 5:1 Eph 2:14 Eph 2:17