Lukas 2
Yesus Lahir
1 Pada waktu itu, Kaisart Agustus memerintahkan agar diadakan sensust penduduk di seluruh wilayah Romawi.2 Inilah sensus penduduk yang pertama ketika Kirenius menjadi gubernur di Siria.3 Semua orang pergi ke kota asalnya untuk mendaftarkan diri.4 Demikian juga Yusuf pergi dari kota Nazaret di daerah Galilea ke Yudea, ke kota Daudt yang bernama Betlehem, sebab ia keturunan dari Daud5 untuk mendaftarkan diri bersama Maria yang telah dijanjikan akan mengawini dia. Maria sedang hamil.6 Ketika mereka berada di sana, tibalah waktunya bagi Maria untuk melahirkan.7 Ia melahirkan Anaknya yang pertama, seorang Anak laki-laki. Maria membungkus Anak itu dengan kain lampin dan membaringkannya di dalam palungan karena tidak ada tempat bagi mereka di dalam penginapan.
Gembala Mendengar tentang Yesus
8 Dan ada beberapa gembala di daerah itu, yang tinggal di ladang. Mereka menjaga kawanan dombanya di waktu malam.9 Lalu seorang malaikat muncul di depan mereka dan kemuliaan Tuhan bersinar di sekitar mereka. Mereka sangat takut.10 Kata malaikat itu kepada mereka, "Jangan takut. Aku memberitakan kabar baik kepada kamu, membawa kegembiraan besar bagi semua orang.11 Hari ini di kota Daud telah lahir Juruselamat bagimu, yaitu Kristust Tuhan.12 Dan inilah tanda bagimu: Kamu akan menemukan seorang Anak yang dibungkus dengan kain lampin, dan Dia terbaring di dalam palungan."13 Tiba-tiba bersama malaikat itu tampak sangat banyak tentara surgawi. Mereka memuji-muji Allah. Mereka berkata,14 "Kemuliaan bagi Allah di surga,
dan damai sejahtera di atas bumi di antara orang yang berkenan kepada Allah."
15 Dan ketika malaikat-malaikat itu meninggalkan mereka dan kembali ke surga, gembala-gembala itu berkata satu sama lain, "Ayo kita ke Betlehem untuk melihat peristiwa yang telah terjadi, yang diberitahukan oleh Tuhan kepada kita."16 Mereka cepat-cepat pergi ke sana dan bertemu dengan Maria dan Yusuf. Mereka juga melihat Anak itu terbaring di dalam palungan.17 Ketika para gembala melihat Dia, mereka menceritakan semua yang didengarnya tentang Anak itu.18 Semua yang mendengarkan gembala-gembala itu heran karena hal-hal yang dikatakan gembala itu kepada mereka.19 Maria menyimpan semua perkataan itu di dalam hatinya dan terus memikirkannya.20 Kemudian para gembala pulang dan mereka memuliakan serta memuji-muji Allah karena semua yang telah dilihat dan didengar oleh mereka, sesuai dengan yang dikatakan kepada mereka.21 Dan pada hari kedelapan Anak itu disunat dan diberi nama Yesus. Itulah nama yang disebutkan malaikat sebelum Maria hamil.
Yesus Diserahkan kepada Allah
22 Waktunya sudah tiba bagi Maria dan Yusuf untuk disucikant menurut hukum Musa.t Mereka membawa Yesus ke Yerusalem untuk diserahkan kepada Allah.23 Sebab Kitab Suci berkata dalam hukum Allah, "Setiap anak laki-laki sulung harus dikhususkan bagi Tuhan."24 Dan mereka pergi mempersembahkan kurbant karena hukum Allah juga berkata, "Persembahkanlah sepasang burung tekukur atau dua ekor merpati muda."
Simeon Melihat Yesus
25 Pada waktu itu ada seorang bernama Simeon, yang tinggal di Yerusalem. Ia orang yang benar dan hidup saleh. Ia menunggu-nunggu penghiburan bagi Israel.t Dan Roh Kudust memenuhi dia.26 Roh Kudus menyatakan kepadanya bahwa sebelum dia mati, ia akan melihat Kristust yang dijanjikan Allah.27 Roh Kudus telah menggerakkan Simeon datang ke pelataran Bait.t Maria dan Yusuf pergi ke pelataran Bait untuk melakukan yang harus mereka perbuat sesuai dengan hukum Taurat. Mereka membawa Yesus, Anak itu ke pelataran Bait.28 Simeon memeluk Anak itu dan memuji Allah, katanya,29 "Sekarang, ya Tuhan,
biarkanlah hamba-Mu mati dalam damai sejahtera
seperti yang telah Engkau janjikan.
30 Aku telah melihat dengan mataku sendiri
bagaimana Engkau akan menyelamatkan umat-Mu.
31 Sekarang semua orang dapat melihat rencana-Mu.32 Dialah Terang yang menerangi bangsa-bangsa.
Ia akan membawa kemuliaan bagi umat-Mu Israel."
33 Ayah dan ibu Yesus heran mendengar hal-hal yang dikatakan tentang Dia.34 Kemudian Simeon memberkati mereka. Katanya kepada Maria, "Anak ini ditunjuk untuk menjatuhkan atau membangkitkan banyak orang Israel. Ia juga ditunjuk untuk ditolak banyak orang.35 Semua yang dirahasiakan orang akan terbuka. Hal-hal yang akan terjadi akan membuat hatimu sangat sedih."
Hana Melihat Yesus
36 Ada juga seorang nabit perempuan yang bernama Hana, anak Fanuel dari suku Asyer. Ia sudah sangat tua. Sesudah menikah, ia hidup dengan suaminya selama tujuh tahun.37 Kemudian dia hidup sebagai janda sampai berumur 84 tahun. Dia tidak pernah meninggalkan pelataran Bait.t Sambil berpuasa dan berdoa, ia beribadat siang dan malam.38 Saat itu ia datang ke situ dan memuji Allah. Ia berbicara tentang Anak itu kepada semua orang yang sedang menunggu Allah untuk membebaskan Yerusalem.
Yusuf dan Maria Kembali ke Nazaret
39 Setelah mereka menyelesaikan semua syarat hukum Allah, mereka kembali ke Galilea, ke kota mereka, Nazaret.40 Anak itu bertambah besar, makin kuat, penuh hikmat, dan anugerah Allah ada pada-Nya.
Yesus di Masa Kanak-kanak
41 Setiap tahun orang tua Yesus pergi ke Yerusalem untuk perayaan hari raya Paskah.42 Ketika Yesus telah berumur 12 tahun, seperti biasa mereka pergi ke perayaan itu.43 Setelah perayaan berakhir, mereka pulang, tetapi Yesus masih tinggal di Yerusalem. Orang tuanya tidak mengetahuinya.44 Mereka menyangka bahwa Ia berada di tengah-tengah rombongan mereka yang pulang. Setelah berjalan sehari, mereka mulai mencari Dia di antara kaum keluarga dan kenalan-kenalan mereka.45 Tetapi mereka tidak menemukan-Nya, lalu mereka kembali ke Yerusalem untuk mencari Dia.46 Setelah tiga hari, mereka menemukan Yesus di pelataran Bait.t Ia sedang duduk di antara guru-guru. Ia mendengarkan mereka dan mengajukan pertanyaan-pertanyaan kepada mereka.47 Semua orang yang mendengar Dia sangat heran karena pengetahuan dan jawaban-Nya.48 Ketika orang tua-Nya melihat Dia, mereka juga heran. Kata ibunya kepada-Nya, "Nak, mengapa Engkau lakukan ini terhadap kami? Bapak-Mu dan aku sangat khawatir dan kami telah mencari-cari-Mu."49 Yesus berkata kepada mereka, "Mengapa kamu harus mencari Aku? Apakah kamu tidak tahu bahwa Aku harus ikut melakukan pekerjaan Bapa-Ku?"50 Tetapi mereka tidak mengerti jawaban-Nya terhadap mereka.51 Yesus pulang bersama mereka ke Nazaret dan Dia patuh kepada orang tua-Nya. Ibu-Nya menyimpan semua perkara itu dalam hatinya.52 Yesus bertambah dewasa dan bijaksana. Ia juga semakin disenangi Allah dan manusia.
Luke 2
Jesus' Birth in Bethlehem
1 Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all tthe inhabited earth.2 This was the first census taken while tQuirinius was governor of Syria.3 And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.4 Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,5 in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.6 While they were there, the days were completed for her to give birth.7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened.10 But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is tChrist the Lord.12 This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among men twith whom He is pleased."
15 When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us."16 So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.17 When they had seen this, they made known the statement which had been told them about this Child.18 And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.19 But Mary treasured all these things, pondering them in her heart.20 The shepherds went back, glorifying and praising God for all that they had heard and seen, just as had been told them.
Jesus Presented at the Temple
21 And when eight days had passed, before His circumcision, His name was then called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
22 And when the days for their purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord23 (as it is written in the Law of the Lord, "EVERY firstborn MALE THAT OPENS THE WOMB SHALL BE CALLED HOLY TO THE LORD"),24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what was said in the Law of the Lord, "A PAIR OF TURTLEDOVES OR TWO YOUNG PIGEONS."
25 And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,28 then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 "Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES,
And the glory of Your people Israel."
33 And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed-35 and a sword will pierce even your own soul-to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."
36 And there was a prophetess, Anna the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years and had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,37 and then as a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, serving night and day with fastings and prayers.38 At that very moment she came up and began giving thanks to God, and continued to speak of Him to all those who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Return to Nazareth
39 When they had performed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city of Nazareth.40 The Child continued to grow and become strong, increasing in wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
Visit to Jerusalem
41 Now His parents went to Jerusalem every year at the Feast of the Passover.42 And when He became twelve, they went up there according to the custom of the Feast;43 and as they were returning, after spending the full number of days, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem. But His parents were unaware of it,44 but supposed Him to be in the caravan, and went a day's journey; and they began looking for Him among their relatives and acquaintances.45 When they did not find Him, they returned to Jerusalem looking for Him.46 Then, after three days they found Him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions.47 And all who heard Him were amazed at His understanding and His answers.48 When they saw Him, they were astonished; and His mother said to Him, "Son, why have You treated us this way? Behold, Your father and I have been anxiously looking for You."49 And He said to them, "Why is it that you were looking for Me? Did you not know that I had to be in My Father's house?"50 But they did not understand the statement which He had made to them.51 And He went down with them and came to Nazareth, and He continued in subjection to them; and His mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus kept increasing in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.