Luke 2:2

Luke 2:1 nasb — Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.

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"Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth."

— Luke 2:1, NASB

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“Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled. ”
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Luke 2 — Context

Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.

This was the first census taken while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

And everyone was on his way to register for the census, each to his own city.

Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,

Luke 2:1 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:1 say?

Luke 2:1 in the NASB reads: “Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.”

Where is Luke 2:1 in the Bible?

Luke 2:1 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 1.

Who wrote Luke?

Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.

What is the book of Luke about?

Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.

What are the major themes of Luke?

Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:1.

What translation should I read Luke 2:1 in?

Luke 2:1 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.

How can I memorize Luke 2:1?

Luke 2:1 reads (NASB): “Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.

Luke 2:1 nasb — Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census be taken of all the inhabited earth.

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