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Luke 2:1
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
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Luke 2:2
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
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Luke 2:3
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
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Luke 2:4
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 was of the house and lineage of David:)
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Luke 2:5
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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Luke 2:6
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
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Luke 2:7
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.
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Luke 2:8
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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Luke 2:9
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.
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Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.