Luke 2

1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.

1 那时候，凯撒奥古斯都颁下谕旨，命罗马帝国的百姓都登记户口。

2 This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

2 这是第一次户口登记，正值居里纽任叙利亚总督。

3 And everyone went to his own town to register.

3 人们都回到本乡办理户口登记。

4 So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

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 He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

5 要和已许配给他、怀着身孕的玛丽亚一起登记。

6 While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.

6 他们在那里的时候，玛丽亚产期到了，

7 And she gave birth to her firstborn, a Son. She wrapped Him in swaddling cloths and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

7 便生下第一胎，是个儿子。她用布把孩子裹好，放在马槽里，因为客房没有地方了。

8 And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.

8 当晚，伯利恒郊外有一群牧羊人正在看守羊群。

9 Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

10 天使对他们说：“不要害怕！我告诉你们一个有关万民的大喜讯，

11 Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!

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 And this will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.”

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 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:

13 忽然，有一大队天军出现，与那天使一同赞美上帝说：

14 “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”

14 “在至高之处荣耀归于上帝！ 在地上平安临到祂所喜悦的人！”

15 When the angels had left them and gone into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let us go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”

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，看看主告诉我们的这件已发生的事吧！”

16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.

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 After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him.

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 And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

18 听见的人都对牧羊人的话感到惊讶。

19 But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.

19 但玛丽亚把这些事牢记在心里，反复思想。

20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, which was just as the angel had told them.

20 牧羊人就回去了，不住地赞美和归荣耀给上帝，因为他们的所见所闻跟天使告诉他们的一样。

21 When the eight days before His circumcision had passed, He was named Jesus, the name the angel had given Him before He was conceived.

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 And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord

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 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),

23 因为主的律法规定：必须把长子分别出来献给主 。

24 and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

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 Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

25 耶路撒冷有一位公义敬虔、有圣灵同在的人名叫西缅，他一直期待着以色列的安慰者到来。

26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

26 圣灵曾启示他：他去世前必能亲眼看见主所立的基督。

27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,

27 那天，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礼，

28 Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

28 就把祂抱过来，称颂上帝说：

29 “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

29 “主啊，现在可以照你的话， 让奴仆安然离世了，

30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

30 因为我已亲眼看到你的救恩，

31 which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

31 就是你为万民所预备的救恩。

32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

32 这救恩是启示外族人的光， 也是你以色列子民的荣耀。”

33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

33 耶稣的父母听见关于祂的这番话，感到惊奇。

34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

34 西缅给他们祝福后，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 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

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 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

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。

37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

38 Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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 When Jesus’ parents had done everything required by the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.

39 约瑟和玛丽亚按照主的律法办完一切事之后，就回到他们的家乡加利利的拿撒勒。

40 And the Child grew and became strong. He was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon Him.

40 耶稣渐渐长大，变得强健，充满智慧，上帝的恩典与祂同在。

41 Every year His parents went to Jerusalem for the Feast of the Passover.

41 耶稣的父母每年都上耶路撒冷去过逾越节。

42 And when He was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the Feast.

42 耶稣十二岁那年，跟父母照例上去过节。

43 When those days were over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus remained behind in Jerusalem, but His parents were unaware He had stayed.

43 节期完了，祂父母便启程回家，并不知道少年耶稣仍然留在耶路撒冷，

44 Assuming He was in their company, they traveled on for a day before they began to look for Him among their relatives and friends.

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 When they could not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem to search for Him.

45 结果没有找到，只好回到耶路撒冷去找祂。

46 Finally, after three days they found Him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.

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，一边听一边提问题。

47 And all who heard Him were astounded at His understanding and His answers.

47 祂的聪慧和对答令听见的人感到惊奇。

48 When His parents saw Him, they were astonished. “Child, why have You done this to us?” His mother asked. “Your father and I have been anxiously searching for You.”

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？你看，你父亲和我急得到处找你！”

49 “Why were you looking for Me?” He asked. “Did you not know that I had to be in My Father’s house?”

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 But they did not understand the statement He was making to them.

50 但他们不明白祂在讲什么。

51 Then He went down to Nazareth with them and was obedient to them. But His mother treasured up all these things in her heart.

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 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and man.

52 耶稣的智慧和身量不断增长，越来越受上帝和人们的喜爱。