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.)
And all went to be taxed, every one into his
own city. And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the
city of Nazareth, into Judea, unto the city of David, which is
called Bethlehem (because he was of the house and lineage of
David), to be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being with
child.
And so it was, that, while they were there,
the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 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.
Luke 2
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