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 Men det skete i de dage, at en Befaling udgik fra Kejser Augustus, at al Verden skulde skrives i Mandtal.

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

2 (Denne første Indskrivning skete, da Kvirinius var Landshøvding i Syrien,)

3 And everyone went to his own town to register.

3 Og alle gik for at lade sig indskrive, hver til sin By.

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 Og også Josef gik op fra Galilæa, fra Byen Nazareth til Judæa til Davids By, som kaldes Bethlehem, fordi han var af Davids Hus og Slægt,

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

5 for at lade sig indskrive tillige med Maria, sin trolovede, som var frugtsommelig.

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

6 Men det skete, medens de vare der, blev Tiden fuldkommet til, at hun skulde føde.

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 Og hun fødte sin Søn, den førstefødte, og svøbte ham og lagde ham i en Krybbe; thi der var ikke Rum for dem i Herberget.

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

8 Og der var Hyrder i den samme Egn, som lå ude på Marken og holdt Nattevagt over deres Hjord.

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 Og se, en Herrens Engel stod for dem, og Herrens Herlighed skinnede om dem, og de frygtede såre.

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 Og Engelen sagde til dem: “Frygter ikke; thi se, jeg forkynder eder en stor Glæde, som skal være for hele Folket.

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

11 Thi eder er i dag en Frelser født, som er den Herre Kristus i Davids By.

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

12 Og dette skulle I have til Tegn: I skulle finde et Barn svøbt, liggende i en Krybbe.”

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

13 Og straks var der med Engelen en himmelsk Hærskares Mangfoldighed, som lovede Gud og sagde:

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

14 “Ære være Gud i det højeste! og Fred på Jorden! i Mennesker Velbehag!”

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 Og det skete, da Englene vare farne fra dem til Himmelen, sagde Hyrderne til hverandre: “Lader os dog gå til Bethlehem og se dette, som er sket, hvilket Herren har kundgjort os.”

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

16 Og de skyndte sig og kom og fandt både Maria og Josef, og Barnet liggende i Krybben.

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

17 Men da de så det, kundgjorde de, hvad der var talt til dem om dette Barn.

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

18 Og alle de, som hørte det, undrede sig over det, der blev talt til dem af Hyrderne.

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

19 Men Maria gemte alle disse Ord og overvejede dem i sit Hjerte.

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 Og Hyrderne vendte tilbage, idet de priste og lovede Gud for alt, hvad de havde hørt og set, således som der var talt til dem.

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 Og da otte Dage vare fuldkommede, så han skulde omskæres, da blev hans Navn kaldt Jesus, som det var kaldt af Engelen, før han blev undfangen i Moders Liv.

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 Og da deres Renselsesdage efter Mose Lov vare fuldkommede, bragte de ham op til Jerusalem for at fremstille ham for Herren,

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

23 som der er skrevet i Herrens Lov, at alt Mandkøn, som åbner Moders Liv, skal kaldes helligt for Herren,

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

24 og for at bringe Offer efter det, som er sagt i Herrens Lov, et Par Turtelduer eller to unge Duer.

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 Og se, der var en Mand i Jerusalem ved Navn Simeon, og denne Mand var retfærdig og gudfrygtig og forventede Israels Trøst, og den Helligånd var over ham.

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

26 Og det var varslet ham af den Helligånd, at han ikke skulde se Døden, førend han havde set Herrens Salvede.

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 Og han kom af Åndens Drift til Helligdommen; og idet Forældrene bragte Barnet Jesus ind for at gøre med ham efter Lovens Skik,

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

28 da tog han det på sine Arme og priste Gud og sagde:

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

29 “Herre! nu lader du din Tjener fare i Fred, efter dit Ord.

30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

30 Thi mine Øjne have set din Frelse,

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

31 som du beredte for alle Folkeslagenes Åsyn,

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

32 et Lys til at oplyse Hedningerne og en Herlighed for dit Folk Israel.”

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

33 Og hans Fader og hans Moder undrede sig over de Ting, som bleve sagte om ham.

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 Og Simeon velsignede dem og sagde til hans Moder Maria: “Se, denne er sat mange i Israel til Fald og Oprejsning og til et Tegn, som imodsiges,

35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

35 ja, også din egen Sjæl skal et Sværd gennemtrænge! for at mange Hjerters Tanker skulle åbenbares.”

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 Og der var en Profetinde Anna, Fanuels Datter, af Asers Stamme; hun var meget fremrykket i Alder, havde levet syv År med sin Mand efter sin Jomfrustand

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.

37 og var nu en Enke ved fire og firsindstyve År, og hun veg ikke fra Helligdommen, tjenende Gud med Faste og Bønner Nat og Dag.

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 Og hun trådte til i den samme Stund og priste Gud og talte om ham til alle, som forventede Jerusalems Forløsning.

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 Og da de havde fuldbyrdet alle Ting efter Herrens Lov, vendte de tilbage til Galilæa til deres egen By Nazareth.

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

40 Men Barnet voksede og blev stærkt og blev fuldt af Visdom: og Guds Nåde var over det.

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

41 Og hans Forældre droge hvert År op til Jerusalem på Påskehøjtiden.

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

42 Og da han var bleven tolv År gammel, og de gik op efter Højtidens Sædvane

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 og havde tilendebragt de Dage, blev Barnet Jesus i Jerusalem, medens de droge hjem, og hans Forældre mærkede det ikke.

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 Men da de mente, at han var i Rejsefølget, kom de en Dags Rejse frem, og de ledte efter ham iblandt deres Slægtninge og Kyndinge.

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

45 Og da de ikke fandt ham, vendte de tilbage til Jerusalem og ledte efter ham.

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

46 Og det skete efter tre Dage, da fandt de ham i Helligdommen, hvor han sad midt iblandt Lærerne og både hørte på dem og adspurgte dem.

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

47 Men alle, som hørte ham, undrede sig såre over hans Forstand og Svar.

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 Og da de så ham, bleve de forfærdede; og hans Moder sagde til ham: “Barn! hvorfor gjorde du således imod os? Se, din Fader og jeg have ledt efter dig med Smerte.”

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

49 Og han sagde til dem: “Hvorfor ledte I efter mig? Vidste I ikke, at jeg bør være i min Faders Gerning?”

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

50 Og de forstode ikke det Ord, som han talte til dem.

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 Og han drog ned med dem og kom til Nazareth og var dem lydig og hans Moder gemte alle de Ord i sit Hjerte.

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

52 Og Jesus forfremmedes i Visdom og Alder og yndest hos Gud og Mennesker.