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 . 2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius
was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went
to be taxed , every one into his own city.
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:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife,
being great with child. 6 And so it was , that, while they were there,
the days were accomplished that she should be delivered . 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. 8 And
there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field * , keeping watch
over their flock by night. 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 * . 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. 11 For unto you
is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord. 12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye
shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes , lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a
multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying , 14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth
peace, good will toward men. 15 And it
came to pass , as the angels were gone away from them into heaven *, the
shepherds * said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see
this thing which is come to pass , which the Lord hath made known unto us.
The greatest gift from heaven was given! Come let us worship the King! 
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