And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.(Lucas 1:80)
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.(Lucas 2:1)
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)(Lucas 2:2)
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 Judaea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)(Lucas 2:4)
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.(Lucas 2:5)
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.(Lucas 2:6)
