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79 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.

80 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all his empire should be taxed.

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 This same taxing was when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.

2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

3 And all went to be taxed, every one in his own city.

3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

5 To be taxed, with Mary his espoused wife, she being great with child.

5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

7 And she brought forth her first-born son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was none to give room for them in the inns.

7 And 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.

8 And there were in the same country, shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

9 And lo, an angel of the Lord appeared unto them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were sore afraid.

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

10 But the angel said unto them, Fear not, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this is the way you shall find the babe, he is wrapped in swaddling clothes, and is lying in a manger.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

14 Glory to God in the highest; and on earth, peace; good will to men.

14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

15 And it came to pass, when 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 has made known unto us.

15 And 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.