Lucas 2
Diodati 1885
1OR in que' dì avvenne che un decreto uscì da parte di Cesare Augusto, che si facesse la rassegna di tutto il mondo.
2(Questa rassegna fu la prima che fu fatta, sotto Quirinio, governator della Siria.)
3E tutti andavano, per esser rassegnati, ciascuno nella sua città.
4Or anche Giuseppe salì di Galilea, della città di Nazaret, nella Giudea, nella città di Davide, che si chiama Betleem; perciocchè egli era della casa, e nazione di Davide;
5per esser rassegnato con Maria, ch' era la moglie che gli era stata sposata, la quale era gravida.
6Or avvenne che, mentre eran quivi, il termine nel quale ella dovea partorire si compiè.
7Ed ella partorì il suo figliuolo primogenito, e lo fasciò, e lo pose a giacer nella mangiatoia; perciocchè non vi era luogo per loro nell'albergo.
8OR nella medesima contrada vi erano de' pastori, i quali dimoravano fuori a' campi, facendo le guardie della notte intorno alla lor greggia.
9Ed ecco, un angelo del Signore si presentò a loro, e la gloria del Signore risplendè d'intorno a loro; ed essi temettero di gran timore.
10Ma l'angelo disse loro: Non temiate; perciocchè io vi annunzio una grande allegrezza, che tutto il popolo avrà;
11cioè che oggi, nella città di Davide, vi è nato il Salvatore, che è Cristo, il Signore.
12E questo ve ne sarà il segno: voi troverete il fanciullino fasciato, coricato nella mangiatoia.
13E in quello stante vi fu con l'angelo una moltitudine dell'esercito celeste, lodando Iddio, e dicendo:
14Gloria a Dio ne' luoghi altissimi, Pace in terra, Benivoglienza inverso gli uomini,
15Ed avvenne che quando gli angeli se ne furono andati da loro al cielo, que' pastori disser fra loro: Or passiam fino in Betleem, e veggiamo questa cosa ch'è avvenuta, la quale il Signore ci ha fatta assapere.
16E vennero in fretta, e trovarono Maria, e Giuseppe, e il fanciullino, che giaceva nella mangiatoia.
17E vedutolo, divolgarono ciò ch'era loro stato detto di quel piccolo fanciullo.
18E tutti coloro che li udirono si maravigliarono delle cose ch'eran lor dette da' pastori.
19E Maria conservava in sè tutte queste parole, conferendole insieme nel cuor suo.
20E i pastori se ne ritornarono, glorificando e lodando Iddio di tutte le cose che aveano udite e vedute, secondo ch'era loro stato parlato.
21E QUANDO gli otto giorni, in capo de' quali egli dovea esser circonciso, furon compiuti, gli fu posto nome GESÙ, secondo ch'era stato nominato dall'angelo, innanzi che fosse conceputo nel seno.
22E quando i giorni della loro purificazione furon compiuti secondo la legge di Mosè, portarono il fanciullo in Gerusalemme, per presentarlo al Signore
23(come egli è scritto nella legge del Signore: Ogni maschio che apre la matrice sarà chiamato Santo al Signore);
24e per offerire il sacrificio, secondo ciò ch'è detto nella legge del Signore, d'un paio di tortole, o di due pippioni.
25OR ecco, vi era in Gerusalemme un uomo il cui nome era Simeone; e quell'uomo era giusto, e religioso, ed aspettava la consolazione d'Israele; e lo Spirito Santo era sopra lui.
26E gli era stato divinamente rivelato dallo Spirito Santo, ch'egli non vedrebbe la morte, che prima non avesse veduto il Cristo del Signore.
27Egli adunque, per movimento dello Spirito, venne nel tempio; e, come il padre e la madre vi portavano il fanciullo Gesù, per far di lui secondo l'usanza della legge,
28egli sel recò nelle braccia, e benedisse Iddio, e disse:
29Ora, Signore, ne mandi il tuo servitore in pace, Secondo la tua parola;
30Perciocchè gli occhi miei hanno veduta la tua salute;
31La quale tu hai preparata, per metterla davanti a tutti i popoli;
32Luce da illuminar le Genti, E la gloria del tuo popolo Israele.
33E Giuseppe, e la madre d'esso, si maravigliavano delle cose ch'erano dette da lui.
34E Simeone li benedisse, e disse a Maria, madre di esso: Ecco, costui è posto per la ruina, e per lo rilevamento di molti in Israele; e per segno al quale sarà contradetto
35(ed una spada trafiggerà a te stessa l'anima); acciocchè i pensieri di molti cuori sieno rivelati.
36Vi era ancora Anna profetessa, figliuola di Fanuel, della tribù di Aser; la quale era molto attempata, essendo vissuta sett'anni col suo marito dopo la sua verginità.
37Ed era vedova d'età d'intorno ad ottantaquattro anni; e non si partiva mai dal tempio, servendo a Dio, notte e giorno, in digiuni ed orazioni.
38Ella ancora, sopraggiunta in quell'ora, lodava il Signore, e parlava di quel fanciullo a tutti coloro che aspettavano la redenzione in Gerusalemme.
39ORA, quando ebber compiute tutte le cose che si convenivano fare secondo la legge del Signore, ritornarono in Galilea, in Nazaret, lor città.
40E il fanciullo cresceva, e si fortificava in ispirito, essendo ripieno di sapienza; e la grazia di Dio era sopra lui.
41Or suo padre e sua madre andavano ogni anno in Gerusalemme, nella festa della Pasqua.
42E come egli fu d'età di dodici anni, essendo essi saliti in Gerusalemme, secondo l'usanza della festa; ed avendo compiuti i giorni d'essa,
43quando se ne tornavano, il fanciullo Gesù rimase in Gerusalemme, senza la saputa di Giuseppe, nè della madre di esso.
44E stimando ch'egli fosse fra la compagnia, camminarono una giornata; ed allora si misero a cercarlo fra i lor parenti, e fra i lor conoscenti.
45E, non avendolo trovato, tornarono in Gerusalemme, cercandolo.
46Ed avvenne che tre giorni appresso, lo trovaron nel tempio, sedendo in mezzo de' dottori, ascoltandoli, e facendo loro delle domande.
47E tutti coloro che l'udivano stupivano del suo senno, e delle sue risposte.
48E quando essi lo videro, sbigottirono. E sua madre gli disse: Figliuolo, perchè ci hai fatto così? ecco, tuo padre ed io ti cercavamo, essendo in gran travaglio.
49Ma egli disse loro: Perchè mi cercavate? non sapevate voi ch'egli mi conviene attendere alle cose del Padre mio?
50Ed essi non intesero le parole ch'egli avea lor dette.
51Ed egli discese con loro, e venne in Nazaret, ed era loro soggetto. E sua madre riserbava tutte queste parole nel suo cuore.
52E Gesù si avanzava in sapienza, e in istatura, e in grazia dinanzi a Dio, e dinanzi gli uomini.
Reina-Valera 1909
1Y ACONTECIÓ en aquellos días que salió edicto de parte de Augusto César, que toda la tierra fuese empadronada.
2Este empadronamiento primero fué hecho siendo Cirenio gobernador de la Siria.
3E iban todos para ser empadronados, cada uno á su ciudad.
4Y subió José de Galilea, de la ciudad de Nazaret, á Judea, á la ciudad de David, que se llama Bethlehem, por cuanto era de la casa y familia de David;
5Para ser empadronado con María su mujer, desposada con él, la cual estaba en cinta.
6Y aconteció que estando ellos allí, se cumplieron los días en que ella había de parir.
7Y parió á su hijo primogénito, y le envolvió en pañales, y acostóle en un pesebre, porque no había lugar para ellos en el mesón.
8Y había pastores en la misma tierra, que velaban y guardaban las vigilias de la noche sobre su ganado.
9Y he aquí el ángel del Señor vino sobre ellos, y la claridad de Dios los cercó de resplandor; y tuvieron gran temor.
10Mas el ángel les dijo: No temáis; porque he aquí os doy nuevas de gran gozo, que será para todo el pueblo:
11Que os ha nacido hoy, en la ciudad de David, un Salvador, que es CRISTO el Señor.
12Y esto os será por señal: hallaréis al niño envuelto en pañales, echado en un pesebre.
13Y repentinamente fué con el ángel una multitud de los ejércitos celestiales, que alababan á Dios, y decían:
14Gloria en las alturas á Dios, y en la tierra paz, buena voluntad para con los hombres.
15Y aconteció que como los ángeles se fueron de ellos al cielo, los pastores dijeron los unos á los otros: Pasemos pues hasta Bethlehem, y veamos esto que ha sucedido, que el Señor nos ha manifestado.
16Y vinieron apriesa, y hallaron á María, y á José, y al niño acostado en el pesebre.
17Y viéndolo, hicieron notorio lo que les había sido dicho del niño.
18Y todos los que oyeron, se maravillaron de lo que los pastores les decían.
19Mas María guardaba todas estas cosas, confiriéndolas en su corazón.
20Y se volvieron los pastores glorificando y alabando á Dios de todas las cosas que habían oído y visto, como les había sido dicho.
21Y pasados los ocho días para circuncidar al niño, llamaron su nombre JESÚS; el cual le fué puesto por el ángel antes que él fuese concebido en el vientre.
22Y como se cumplieron los días de la purificación de ella, conforme á la ley de Moisés, le trajeron á Jerusalem para presentarle al Señor,
23(Como está escrito en la ley del Señor: Todo varón que abriere la matriz, será llamado santo al Señor),
24Y para dar la ofrenda, conforme á lo que está dicho en la ley del Señor: un par de tórtolas, ó dos palominos.
25Y he aquí, había un hombre en Jerusalem, llamado Simeón, y este hombre, justo y pío, esperaba la consolación de Israel: y el Espíritu Santo era sobre él.
26Y había recibido respuesta del Espíritu Santo, que no vería la muerte antes que viese al Cristo del Señor.
27Y vino por Espíritu al templo. Y cuando metieron al niño Jesús sus padres en el templo, para hacer por él conforme á la costumbre de la ley,
28Entonces él le tomó en sus brazos, y bendijo á Dios, y dijo:
29Ahora despides, Señor, á tu siervo, conforme á tu palabra, en paz;
30Porque han visto mis ojos tu salvación,
31La cual has aparejado en presencia de todos los pueblos;
32Luz para ser revelada á los Gentiles, y la gloria de tu pueblo Israel.
33Y José y su madre estaban maravillados de las cosas que se decían de él.
34Y los bendijo Simeón, y dijo á su madre María: He aquí, éste es puesto para caída y para levantamiento de muchos en Israel; y para señal á la que será contradicho;
35Y una espada traspasará tu alma de ti misma, para que sean manifestados los pensamientos de muchos corazones.
36Estaba también allí Ana, profetisa, hija de Phanuel, de la tribu de Aser; la cual había venido en grande edad, y había vivido con su marido siete años desde su virginidad;
37Y era viuda de hasta ochenta y cuatro años, que no se apartaba del templo, sirviendo de noche y de día con ayunos y oraciones.
38Y ésta, sobreviniendo en la misma hora, juntamente confesaba al Señor, y hablaba de él á todos los que esperaban la redención en Jerusalem.
39Mas como cumplieron todas las cosas según la ley del Señor, se volvieron á Galilea, á su ciudad de Nazaret.
40Y el niño crecía, y fortalecíase, y se henchía de sabiduría; y la gracia de Dios era sobre él.
41E iban sus padres todos los años á Jerusalem en la fiesta de la Pascua.
42Y cuando fué de doce años, subieron ellos á Jerusalem conforme á la costumbre del día de la fiesta.
43Y acabados los días, volviendo ellos, se quedó el niño Jesús en Jerusalem, sin saberlo José y su madre.
44Y pensando que estaba en la compañía, anduvieron camino de un día; y le buscaban entre los parientes y entre los conocidos:
45Mas como no le hallasen, volvieron á Jerusalem buscándole.
46Y aconteció, que tres días después le hallaron en el templo, sentado en medio de los doctores, oyéndoles y preguntándoles.
47Y todos los que le oían, se pasmaban de su entendimiento y de sus respuestas.
48Y cuando le vieron, se maravillaron; y díjole su madre: Hijo, ¿por qué nos has hecho así? He aquí, tu padre y yo te hemos buscado con dolor.
49Entonces él les dice: ¿Qué hay? ¿por qué me buscabais? ¿No sabíais que en los negocios de mi Padre me conviene estar?
50Mas ellos no entendieron las palabras que les habló.
51Y descendió con ellos, y vino á Nazaret, y estaba sujeto á ellos. Y su madre guardaba todas estas cosas en su corazón.
52Y Jesús crecía en sabiduría, y en edad, y en gracia para con Dios y los hombres.
King James Version
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.
World English Bible
1Now in those days, a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.
2This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
3All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.
4Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to David’s city, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
6While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
11For there is born to you today, in David’s city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
12This is the sign to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth, lying in a feeding trough.”
13Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
15When the angels went away from them into the sky, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go to Bethlehem, now, and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”
16They came with haste and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby was lying in the feeding trough.
17When they saw it, they publicized widely the saying which was spoken to them about this child.
18All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
19But Mary kept all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
20The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, just as it was told them.
21When eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called Jesus, which was given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
22When the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord
23(as it is written in the law of the Lord, “Every male who opens 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.”
25Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
28then he received him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
29“Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace;
30for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;
32a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.”
33Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him.
34Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
35Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
36There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,
37and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn’t depart from the temple, worshiping with fastings and petitions night and day.
38Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.
39When they had accomplished all things that were according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40The child was growing, and was becoming strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41His parents went every year to Jerusalem at the feast of the Passover.
42When he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem according to the custom of the feast;
43and when they had fulfilled the days, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. Joseph and his mother didn’t know it,
44but supposing him to be in the company, they went a day’s journey; and they looked for him among their relatives and acquaintances.
45When they didn’t find him, they returned to Jerusalem, looking for him.
46After three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the middle of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.
47All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
48When they saw him, they were astonished; and his mother said to him, “Son, why have you treated us this way? Behold, your father and I were anxiously looking for you.”
49He said to them, “Why were you looking for me? Didn’t you know that I must be in my Father’s house?”
50They didn’t understand the saying which he spoke to them.
51And he went down with them and came to Nazareth. He was subject to them, and his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.