HIMPower Magazine HimPower December 2017 | Page 36

LUKE 2:1-11 (KJV)
And it came to pass in those days, that there
went out a decree from Caesar Augustus
that all the world should be taxed.
(And this taxing was first made when
Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
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And all went to be taxed, every one into
his own city.
3
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out
of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, unto
the city of David, which is called Bethle-
hem; (because he was of the house and
lineage of David:)
4
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child.
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And so it was, that, while they were there,
the days were accomplished that she should
be delivered.
6
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.
7
And there were in the same country shep-
herds abiding in the field, keeping watch
over their flock by night.
8
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.
9
And the angel said unto them, Fear not:
for, behold, I bring you good tidings of
great joy, which shall be to all people.
10
For unto you is born this day in the city of
David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
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Be Encouraged in the Faith