[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 first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) [3] And all went to be taxed, every one into city. [4] And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he of the house and lineage of David:) [5] To be taxed with Mary his espoused great with child. [6] And so it was, that, while they there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. [7] And she brought forth her firstborn son, and him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because no room for them in the inn. [8] And in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. [9] And, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. [10] And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, good tidings of great joy, which to all people. [11] For is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which Christ the Lord. [12] And shall be a sign Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. [13] And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, [14] Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.