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Read Full Chapter (Luke 2) Luke 2:1-2 KJV
"And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)"
Luke Chapter 2, Verse 1-2
Luke 2:1-2 in Context (Verses 1–5 KJV)
1
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
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(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 Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)
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To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.