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 The real meaning of Christmas is sometimes passed over during the holidays. Here is A Christmas Story of the Birth of Christ so you can read and remember.
(This is an updated version for easier reading.)
A Christmas Story of the Birth of Christ by St. Luke
Gospel According to St Luke
CHAP. II
Verse 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
2 And this taxing was first made when Copernicus boas 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 Judea, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, (because he was of the house and linage 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 first born 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 countries shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And loe, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shine round about them, and they were so 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 Savior, which is Christ the Lord.
12 And this shall be a sign unto you; you shall find the baby wrapped in swaddling clothes Iying in a Medium Sized Wooden Manger.
13 And suddenly there was with the Angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saving,
14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will towards 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, Joseph and Jesus Iying 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 Put Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying & praising God (or all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.)
A Christmas Story of the Birth of Christ by St. Matthew
CHAP. II
Verse 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea, in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the East to Jerusalem,
2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jewes: for we had seen his Star in the East, and are come to worship him.
3 When Herod the king had heard these things, he was troubled, and all Jerusalem with him.
4 And when he had gathered all the chief priests and Scribes of the people together, he demanded of them in here Christ should be born.
5 And they said unto him, In Bethlehem of Judea: for thus it is written by the prophet;
6 And thou Bethlehem in the land of Juda, art not the least among the princes of Juda: for out of thee shall come a Governor that shall rule my people Israel.
7 Then Herod, when he had called the Wise men, enquired of them diligently what time the star appeared:
8 And he sent them to Bethlehem, and said, go and search diligently for the young child, and when you have found him, bring me word again, that I may come and worship him also.
9 When they had heard the King, they departed, and loe, the star which they saw in the East, went before them, till it came and stood over where the young child was.
10 When they saw the Bethlehem Star, they rejoiced with exceeding great joy.
11 And when they were come into the house, they Saw the young child with Mary his mother, and fell down, and worshipped him: and when they had opened their treasures, they presented unto him gifts, gold, and frankincense, and myrrh.
12 And being warned of Gob in a dream that they should not re-turn to Aerobe they departed into their own country another way.
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