[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. [15] And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, to another, now go even unto Bethlehem, and thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known [16] And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. [17] And the saying which was told them concerning child. [18] And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. [19] But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. [20] And the shepherds glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and as it was told unto them. [21] And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.