Christmas 2011
The Gospel of Luke, Chapter 2
- And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
- (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
- 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
- To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
- And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
- 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.
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- 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.
- And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
- For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
- And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
- And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
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December 25th, 2011 at 6:21 am
Amen and Merry Christmas!
December 25th, 2011 at 7:40 am
Merry Christmas to all!
December 25th, 2011 at 7:58 am
People ALWAYS leave off the last half of 14. “on whom His favor rests”
December 25th, 2011 at 8:03 am
Merry Christmas! Especially to the little ones who awoke to find that Santa had stopped by.
And thanks, Basil, for keeping Christ in Christmas, as you always do.
December 25th, 2011 at 8:38 am
Merry Christmas to my favorite collection of smart alec’s
December 25th, 2011 at 9:10 am
motopolitico:
Merry Christmas.
Regarding verse 14, it’s not that part of the verse was omitted, it’s the wording of the particular translation. For instance, the King James Version is exactly as presented above. The versions that include the phrasing you mentioned do not add it to the “good will to men” part, but rather replace that part. Here are some translations of verse 14:
Does it mean “peace among only those men with whom He is pleased” or “peace among men, because He is pleased with men” or does the phrase “with whom He is pleased” represent one of multiple ways to translate the words?
For those interested in more study of the verse, try this link.
December 25th, 2011 at 9:30 am
Thank you, Basil, and merry Christmas to all. At my little church last night I challenged everyone to read that story to someone on this day. And let them hear that same good news of great joy that will be for all the people. Halleluia.
December 25th, 2011 at 3:21 pm
Glory to God in the Highest.
Revelation of John
7 12 Saying, Amen: Blessing, and glory, and wisdom, and thanksgiving, and honour, and power, and might, be unto our God for ever and ever. Amen.
December 26th, 2011 at 3:21 am
“That’s what Christmas is all about, Charlie Brown.”
December 26th, 2011 at 10:38 am
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from The Won that all the world should be taxed.
December 26th, 2011 at 11:19 am
Hey I used that Sunday!
Nice teachable moment Basil.
Grace and peace
December 26th, 2011 at 12:20 pm
Basil, I don’t want to embarrass you or anything, but I’m pretty sure Linus Van Pelt came up with that. (sorry, couldn’t resist)
December 26th, 2011 at 12:21 pm
Just to be clear…I was joking.
December 27th, 2011 at 6:44 pm
Awesome post! If God had asked me though, I would have said “a baby”? “Are you nuts”? I would have ridden into town with a big club and started smotin’ evil doers so you are lucky I am not The Lord God, because I couldn’t think that one up!