New International VersionHe went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.
New Living TranslationHe took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child.
English Standard Versionto be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
Berean Standard BibleHe went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
Berean Literal Bibleto register with Mary the one being betrothed to him, she being with child.
King James BibleTo be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
New King James Versionto be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child.
New American Standard Biblein order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant.
NASB 1995in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
NASB 1977in order to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child.
Legacy Standard Biblein order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was with child.
Amplified Biblein order to register with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was with child.
Christian Standard Bibleto be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant.
Holman Christian Standard Bibleto be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant.
American Standard Versionto enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
Contemporary English VersionMary was engaged to Joseph and traveled with him to Bethlehem. She was soon going to have a baby,
English Revised Versionto enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
GOD'S WORD® TranslationJoseph went there to register with Mary. She had been promised to him in marriage and was pregnant.
Good News TranslationHe went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant,
International Standard VersionHe went there to be registered with Mary, who had been promised to him in marriage and was pregnant.
NET BibleHe went to be registered with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him, and who was expecting a child.
New Heart English Bibleto enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him, being pregnant.
Webster's Bible TranslationTo be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
Weymouth New Testamentto have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.
World English Bibleto enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto register himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with Child.
Berean Literal Bibleto register with Mary the one being betrothed to him, she being with child.
Young's Literal Translation to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
Smith's Literal TranslationTo be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, being pregnant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
Catholic Public Domain Versionin order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
New American Bibleto be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child.
New Revised Standard VersionHe went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith his acquired wife Mary, while she was with child, that they might be registered there.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishWith Maryam his bride when she was pregnant, that he might be registered there. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentto be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, who was with child.
Godbey New Testament
to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy.
Haweis New Testament
to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child.
Mace New Testament
in order to be registred with Mary, his espoused wife, who was then big with child.
Weymouth New Testament
to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child.
Worrell New Testament
to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
Worsley New Testament
was of the house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child.
Additional Translations ... Audio Bible
Context The Birth of Jesus… 4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. 5He went there to registerwithMary,who waspledged to him in marriageand was expectinga child.6While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.…
Cross References Matthew 1:18-25This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. / Because Joseph her husband was a righteous man and was unwilling to disgrace her publicly, he resolved to divorce her quietly. / But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. ...
Matthew 2:1-6After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. ...
Micah 5:2But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity.
Isaiah 7:14Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel.
Genesis 49:10The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his.
Matthew 1:16and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.
Matthew 1:20But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 1:24When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife.
John 7:42Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?”
Romans 1:3regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh,
Galatians 4:4But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law,
Isaiah 9:6-7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Jeremiah 23:5Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land.
2 Samuel 7:12-13And when your days are fulfilled and you rest with your fathers, I will raise up your descendant after you, who will come from your own body, and I will establish his kingdom. / He will build a house for My Name, and I will establish the throne of his kingdom forever.
Ruth 4:11-22“We are witnesses,” said the elders and all the people at the gate. “May the LORD make the woman entering your home like Rachel and Leah, who together built up the house of Israel. May you be prosperous in Ephrathah and famous in Bethlehem. / And may your house become like the house of Perez, whom Tamar bore to Judah, because of the offspring the LORD will give you by this young woman.” / So Boaz took Ruth, and she became his wife. And when he had relations with her, the LORD enabled her to conceive, and she gave birth to a son. ...
Treasury of Scripture To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Deuteronomy 22:22-27 If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die,both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel… Matthew 1:18,19 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost… Jump to Previous BetrothedCensusChildEngagedEnrolEnrollEnrolledEspousedExpectingGreatInscribedListMarriedMaryMotherOrderPledgedPregnantRegisterRegisteredRollTaxedTogetherWifeJump to Next BetrothedCensusChildEngagedEnrolEnrollEnrolledEspousedExpectingGreatInscribedListMarriedMaryMotherOrderPledgedPregnantRegisterRegisteredRollTaxedTogetherWifeLuke 2 1.Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6.The nativity of Jesus.8.An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.15.The shepherds glorify God.21.Jesus is circumcised.22.Mary purified.25.Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,39.who increases in wisdom,41.questions in the temple with the teachers,51.and is obedient to his parents.He went there to register with MaryJoseph traveled to Bethlehem to comply with the Roman census decree, which required individuals to return to their ancestral towns for registration. This journey fulfills the prophecy in Micah 5:2, which foretold the Messiah's birth in Bethlehem. The act of registering indicates the Roman influence over Judea, highlighting the political climate of the time. Joseph's decision to take Mary with him, despite her advanced pregnancy, underscores his commitment to her and the child she carries, reflecting the cultural and legal obligations of betrothal. who was pledged to him in marriage
Mary was betrothed to Joseph, a legally binding agreement in Jewish culture, akin to marriage but without cohabitation. This betrothal period was significant, as it demonstrated Joseph's righteousness and obedience to God's will, especially after the angelic revelation regarding Mary's divine conception (Matthew 1:18-25). The betrothal underscores the sanctity and seriousness of their relationship, which was protected by Jewish law, and highlights the social expectations and norms of first-century Judea. and was expecting a child
Mary's pregnancy is central to the narrative of Jesus' miraculous conception by the Holy Spirit, fulfilling the prophecy ofIsaiah 7:14 about a virgin bearing a son. This phrase emphasizes the divine nature of Jesus' birth, setting the stage for His role as the Savior. The expectation of the child also points to the fulfillment of God's promises to Israel, as Jesus is the long-awaited Messiah. The cultural context of a betrothed woman being pregnant would have been scandalous, yet it highlights the faith and obedience of both Mary and Joseph in God's plan. Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA descendant of King David, Joseph is the earthly guardian of Jesus. He is obedient to the Roman decree to register for the census, demonstrating his compliance with civil authorities. 2. MaryThe mother of Jesus, who is pledged to Joseph in marriage. She is pregnant with Jesus, the Son of God, highlighting her role in God's divine plan. 3. BethlehemThe town where Joseph and Mary travel to register for the census. It fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace, as foretold in the Old Testament. 4. CensusAn event decreed by Caesar Augustus, requiring all to register in their ancestral towns. This decree sets the stage for the fulfillment of prophecy regarding Jesus' birth. 5. Pledge in MarriageThe betrothal of Mary to Joseph, which in Jewish custom was a binding agreement, akin to marriage, but without cohabitation until the wedding ceremony. Teaching Points Obedience to AuthorityJoseph's compliance with the Roman decree demonstrates the importance of respecting and obeying civil authorities, as long as it does not conflict with God's commands. Fulfillment of ProphecyThe journey to Bethlehem underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His divine plan. Faith and TrustMary and Joseph's journey, despite the challenges, exemplifies faith and trust in God's provision and timing, serving as a model for believers facing uncertain circumstances. Role of FamilyThe commitment of Joseph and Mary to each other and to God's plan highlights the importance of family unity and support in fulfilling God's purposes. Divine TimingThe timing of the census and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem illustrate God's perfect timing, reminding believers to be patient and trust in His timing for their lives. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 2
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How is Jesus "from Nazareth" if born in Bethlehem?(5) To betaxed.--Literally, to register himself.With Mary his espoused wife.--Many of the best MSS. omit the substantive: "with Mary who was betrothed to him." The choice of the participle seems intended to imply the fact on which St. Matthew lays stress (Matthew 1:25). She went up with him, not necessarily because she too had to be registered at Bethlehem, but because her state, as "being great with child," made her, in a special sense, dependent on Joseph's presence and protection. Verse 5. - With Mary his espoused wife The older authorities here omit "wife." Translate, withMary who was betrothed to him.
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek [He went there] to registerἀπογράψασθαι(apograpsasthai)Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle
Strong's 583:From apo and grapho; to write off, i.e. Enrol.withσὺν(syn)Preposition
Strong's 4862:With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together.Mary,Μαριὰμ(Mariam)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3137:Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females.who wasτῇ(tē)Article - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.pledged to him in marriageἐμνηστευμένῃ(emnēsteumenē)Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3423:To ask in marriage; pass: To be betrothed. From a derivative of mnaomai; to give a souvenir, i.e. Betroth.[and] was expectingοὔσῃ(ousē)Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.a child.ἐγκύῳ(enkyō)Noun - Dative Feminine Singular
Strong's 1471:With child, pregnant. From en and the base of kuma; swelling inside, i.e. Pregnant.
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