Lukas 2 | Bibelen på hverdagsdansk

Jesus bliver født

1 På den tid befalede den romerske kejser Augustus, at der skulle foretages en folketælling i hele kejserriget. 2 Denne folketælling foregik før den, som fandt sted, mens Kvirinius var guvernør i Syrien.* 3 Alle tog af sted for at lade sig indskrive på listerne i den by, de stammede fra, 4 og da Josef var af Kong Davids slægt, måtte han rejse fra Nazaret i Galilæa til Betlehem i Judæa, Davids fødeby. 5 Han var nødt til at tage sin forlovede, Maria, med sig, selv om hun var højgravid. 6 Mens de opholdt sig i Betlehem, kom det tidspunkt, hvor hun skulle føde. 7 Maria fødte sin søn, den førstefødte. Hun svøbte ham i et tæppe og lagde ham i en krybbe i staldrummet, for gæsteværelset* var optaget.

Englene og hyrderne på marken

8 Samme nat lå nogle hyrder under åben himmel og vogtede får på marken uden for byen. 9 Pludselig stod der en engel foran dem, og hele landskabet lå badet i et strålende lys fra Guds herlighed. Hyrderne blev forskrækkede, 10 men englen beroligede dem. „Vær ikke bange!” sagde han. „Jeg er kommet for at fortælle jer en stor og glædelig nyhed, som angår hele folket: 11 I nat er jeres Frelser født i Davids by. Det er Messias, og han er jeres herre. 12 Det her skal være et tegn for jer: I vil finde et lille barn, som ligger i en krybbe, indsvøbt i et tæppe.” 13 I det samme brød himlen ud i jubel. En hær af engle lovpriste Gud med følgende sang: 14 „Al ære til Gud i Himlen og fred på jorden til dem, der gør Guds vilje!”* 15 Da englene igen var vendt tilbage til Himlen, sagde hyrderne til hinanden: „Lad os gå ind til Betlehem og se, hvad der er sket, det, som Gud har fortalt os om.” 16 Så skyndte de sig ind til byen, hvor de fandt det sted, hvor Maria og Josef boede, og de fandt barnet, som lå i krybben. 17 Hyrderne fortalte nu, hvad englen havde sagt om barnet, 18 og alle, som hørte deres beretning, var forundrede. 19 Maria tog alle ordene til sig og tænkte ofte senere på, hvad der var sket den nat. 20 Hyrderne vendte glade tilbage til fårene på marken, imens de lovpriste Gud for alt, hvad de havde set og hørt. Det var jo sket, som englen havde sagt.

Simeon velsigner Jesus i templet

21 Da drengen en uge senere skulle omskæres, fik han navnet Jesus. Det var det navn, englen havde givet ham, før han blev undfanget i sin mors liv. 22 Ifølge Toraen skal en kvinde, som har født, gennemgå en renselsesceremoni, og der skal bringes et offer i templet.* Endvidere står der skrevet, at enhver førstefødt søn skal tilhøre Gud.* Josef og Maria gik derfor op til templet i Jerusalem, da tiden var inde, for at bringe det foreskrevne renselsesoffer, dvs. et par turtelduer eller blot to unge duer. Samtidig tog de barnet med for at indvi ham til at tjene Gud. 25 I Jerusalem boede der en mand ved navn Simeon. Han var en mand, der omhyggeligt fulgte Guds lov og længselsfuldt ventede på Israels Messias. Han var fyldt med Helligåndens kraft, 26 og Ånden havde åbenbaret for ham, at han ikke skulle dø, før han havde set den Frelser, som Gud havde lovet at sende. 27 Netop den dag, da Josef og Maria kom for at indvi barnet Jesus, som Toraen foreskrev, havde Helligånden givet Simeon den indskydelse, at han skulle gå op i templet, 28 og der mødte han dem så. Han tog straks den lille i sine arme og begyndte at lovprise Gud på følgende måde: 29 „Herre, endelig kan jeg som din tjener gå bort i fred, som du har lovet mig. 30 For nu har jeg set ham, som skal være alle folkeslags frelser, 32 ham, som er det lys, der bringer ny indsigt til mennesker og ære til dit folk, Israel.” 33 Josef og Maria stod overvældede og hørte på alt det, der blev sagt om Jesus. 34 Så velsignede Simeon dem og sagde til Maria: „Det barn vil blive årsag til fald for mange blandt Israels folk, men andre vil blive hjulpet. Han vil afsløre menneskers inderste tanker, og mange vil hade ham for det. Til sidst vil sorgen gennemtrænge dit hjerte som et sværd.” 36 Der var på det tidspunkt i Jerusalem også en gammel profet ved navn Anna. Hun var datter af Fanuel og tilhørte Ashers stamme. Efter syv års ægteskab 37 havde hun levet som enke, og nu som 84-årig var hun altid at finde i templet. Under faste og bøn tjente hun Gud dag og nat. 38 Hun havde stået i nærheden og brød nu ud i tak til Gud. Derefter fortalte hun om barnet til alle, som længtes efter Jerusalems befrielse. 39 Da Jesu forældre havde opfyldt alt, hvad der var foreskrevet i Guds lov, vendte de tilbage til deres hjemby, Nazaret, i Galilæa. 40 Der voksede Jesus op, og han blev en moden og klog dreng. Det var tydeligt, at Guds velsignelse var over ham.

Jesus som tolvårig i templet

41 Josef og Maria rejste hvert år til Jerusalem for at være med til påskefesten. 42 Da Jesus var blevet 12 år gammel, fik han lov til at komme med for første gang. 43 Da højtidsdagene var forbi, begyndte Josef og Maria på rejsen tilbage til Nazaret, men Jesus blev i Jerusalem, uden at hans forældre vidste det. 44 Den første dag tænkte de ikke over hans fravær, fordi de regnede med, at han var sammen med nogle venner blandt de øvrige rejsende. Men da han ved aftenstid endnu ikke var dukket op, søgte de efter ham blandt familie og venner. 45 Da han ikke var at finde nogen steder, vendte de om og brugte den næste dag til at rejse tilbage til Jerusalem. 46 På den tredje dag fandt de ham i templet, hvor han sad fordybet i samtale med dem, der underviste i Toraen. 47 De undrede sig alle over hans kloge spørgsmål og den måde, han svarede på. 48 Hans forældre vidste ikke, hvad de skulle tænke, da de fandt ham siddende blandt alle de lærde, men så udbrød hans mor: „Jamen, dreng dog! Hvordan kunne du gøre sådan imod os? Din far og jeg har været så urolige for dig, og vi har ledt efter dig alle vegne!” 49 „Hvorfor har I ledt efter mig alle vegne?” spurgte Jesus. „Vidste I ikke, at jeg har en opgave her i min Fars hus?” 50 Men de forstod ikke, hvad han mente med det. 51 Så fulgte han med dem tilbage til Nazaret og var lydig imod dem. Siden hen spekulerede Maria tit på det, han havde sagt. 52 Jesus voksede både åndeligt og fysisk og var vellidt af Gud og mennesker.

King James Version

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. 16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger. 17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child. 18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds. 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; 37 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 38 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. 39 And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. 41 Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. 42 And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 43 And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it. 44 But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance. 45 And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him. 46 And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions. 47 And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers. 48 And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing. 49 And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business? 50 And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them. 51 And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart. 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.

Lukas 2 | Bibelen på hverdagsdansk King James Version

Jesus bliver født

Englene og hyrderne på marken

Simeon velsigner Jesus i templet

Jesus som tolvårig i templet