King James Version
"(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)"
— Luke 2:2, King James Version
“This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria. ”
“This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.”
“This was the first registration, taken when Quirinius was governor of Syria.”
“This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.”
“This was the first numbering, which was made when Quirinius was ruler of Syria.”
“(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)”
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cesar 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 Judea, 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.