^{4 Ref} And Joseph went up from Galilee, out of the town of Nazareth, into Judaea, to Beth-lehem, the town of David, because he was of the house and family of David,

^{5 Ref} To be put on the list with Mary, his future wife, who was about to become a mother.

^{6 Ref} And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

^{7 Ref} And she had her first son; and folding him in linen, she put him to rest in the place where the cattle had their food, because there was no room for them in the house.

^{8 Ref} And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.

^{4 Ref} 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:)

^{5 Ref} To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

^{6 Ref} And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

^{7 Ref} 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.

^{8 Ref} And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.