Luke 2:3 — Meaning and Application

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}

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:)

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