耶稣降生伯利恒
1那时，凯撒奥古斯都颁下谕旨，命罗马帝国的人民都办理户口登记。 2这是第一次户口登记，正值居里纽任叙利亚总督。 3大家都回到本乡办理户口登记。 4约瑟因为是大卫家族的人，就从加利利的拿撒勒镇赶到犹太地区大卫的故乡伯利恒， 5要和已许配给他、怀着身孕的玛丽亚一起登记。 6他们抵达目的地时，玛丽亚产期到了， 7便生下第一胎，是个儿子。她用布把孩子裹好，安放在马槽里，因为旅店没有房间了。
牧羊人和天使
8当晚，伯利恒郊外有一群牧羊人正在看守羊群。 9忽然，主的天使向他们显现，主的荣光四面照着他们，他们非常害怕。 10天使对他们说：“不要怕！我告诉你们一个有关万民的大喜讯， 11今天在大卫的城里有一位救主为你们降生了，祂就是主基督！ 12你们将看见一个婴孩包着布躺在马槽里，这就是给你们的记号。”
13忽然，有一大队天军出现，与那天使一同赞美上帝说：
14“在至高之处，
愿荣耀归于上帝！
在地上，
愿平安临到祂所喜悦的人！”
15众天使离开他们升回天上之后，牧羊人便商议说：“我们现在去伯利恒，察看一下主刚才告诉我们的那件事吧！” 16他们就连忙进城，找到了玛丽亚和约瑟以及躺在马槽里的婴孩。 17他们看过之后，就把天使告诉他们有关这婴孩的事传开了。 18听见的人都对牧羊人的话感到惊讶。
19但玛丽亚把这些事牢记在心里，反复思想。 20牧羊人在归途中不断地将荣耀归于上帝，赞美祂，因为他们的所见所闻跟天使告诉他们的一样。
奉献圣婴
21在第八天，婴孩接受了割礼，祂的名字叫耶稣，是玛丽亚怀孕前天使取的。
22摩西律法规定的洁净期满后，约瑟和玛丽亚把婴孩带到耶路撒冷去献给主， 23因为主的律法规定：必须把长子分别出来献给主。 24他们又按照主的律法献上祭物，即一对斑鸠或两只雏鸽。 25耶路撒冷有一位公义敬虔、有圣灵同在的人名叫希缅，他一直期待着以色列的安慰者到来。 26圣灵曾启示他：他去世前必能亲眼看见主所立的基督。
27一天，他受圣灵感动进入圣殿，看见约瑟和玛丽亚抱着婴孩耶稣进来，要依照律法的规定为祂行奉献礼， 28就把祂抱过来，称颂上帝说：
29“主啊，现在你的话已经成就，
可以让你的奴仆安然离世了，
30因为我已亲眼看到你的救恩，
31就是你为万民所预备的救恩。
32这救恩是启示外族人的光，
也是你以色列子民的荣耀。”
33约瑟和玛丽亚听见这番话，感到惊奇。 34希缅给他们祝福后，就对孩子的母亲玛丽亚说：“看啊，这孩子必使以色列许多人跌倒、许多人兴起。祂将成为众人攻击的对象， 35好叫许多人的心思意念暴露出来，你自己则会心如刀割。”
36-37亚设支派中有一位八十四岁高龄的女先知名叫亚拿，是法内利的女儿，婚后七年便开始守寡，之后一直住在圣殿里，禁食祷告，日夜事奉上帝。 38正在那时，她也前来感谢上帝，并把耶稣的事报告给所有盼望耶路撒冷蒙救赎的人。
39约瑟和玛丽亚办完了主的律法规定的一切事之后，就回到他们的家乡——加利利的拿撒勒。 40耶稣渐渐长大，身心强健，充满智慧，上帝的恩典与祂同在。
少年耶稣圣殿论道
41约瑟和玛丽亚每年都上耶路撒冷去过逾越节。 42耶稣十二岁那年，跟父母照例上去过节。 43节期完了，约瑟和玛丽亚便启程回家，他们并不知道少年耶稣仍然留在耶路撒冷， 44还以为祂跟在同行的人中间。他们走了一天的路后，才开始在亲戚朋友中找祂， 45结果没有找到，只好回到耶路撒冷。 46三天后，他们才在圣殿里找到耶稣，祂正和教师们坐在一起，一边听一边问问题。 47祂的知识和对答令听见的人感到惊奇。 48约瑟和玛丽亚看见耶稣在那里，大为惊奇。
玛丽亚对祂说：“儿子，你为什么这样对我们呢？你父亲和我急得到处找你！”
49耶稣对他们说：“你们为什么找我呢？难道你们不知道我应该在我父的家吗？” 50但他们不明白祂在讲什么。
51于是，耶稣随父母回到拿撒勒，并顺从他们。玛丽亚把这一切事牢记在心。 52耶稣渐渐长大，智慧与日俱增，越来越受上帝和人们的喜爱。
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 7And 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. 8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. 13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. 15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us. 16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day’s journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father’s business? 50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
