Luke 2:1 — Meaning and Application

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“And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled}”

Luke 2:1

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And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. {taxed: or, enrolled}

({And} this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. {taxed: or, enrolled}

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Luke 2:2

"({And} this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)"

Luke 2:3

"And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. {taxed: or, enrolled}"

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:)"

Luke 2:5

"To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. {taxed: or, enrolled}"

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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