^{1 Ref} And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.

^{2 Ref} (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 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.

^{1 Ref} Now it happened in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be enrolled.

^{2 Ref} This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

³ All went to enroll themselves, everyone to his own city.

^{4 Ref} Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;

^{5 Ref} to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

^{6 Ref} It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.