New International Version He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child. New Living Translation He took with him Mary, to whom he was engaged, who was now expecting a child. English Standard Version to be registered with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. Berean Standard Bible He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. Berean Literal Bible to register with Mary, the one betrothed to him, she being pregnant. King James Bible To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. New King James Version to be registered with Mary, his betrothed wife, who was with child. New American Standard Bible in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was pregnant. NASB 1995 in order to register along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. NASB 1977 in order to register, along with Mary, who was engaged to him, and was with child. Legacy Standard Bible in order to register along with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was with child. Amplified Bible in order to register with Mary, who was betrothed to him, and was with child. Berean Annotated Bible He went there to register with Mary (beloved), who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. Christian Standard Bible to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. Holman Christian Standard Bible to be registered along with Mary, who was engaged to him and was pregnant. American Standard Version to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child. Contemporary English Version Mary was engaged to Joseph and traveled with him to Bethlehem. She was soon going to have a baby, English Revised Version to enroll himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child. GOD'S WORD® Translation Joseph went there to register with Mary. She had been promised to him in marriage and was pregnant. Good News Translation He went to register with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him. She was pregnant, International Standard Version He went there to be registered with Mary, who had been promised to him in marriage and was pregnant. NET Bible He went to be registered with Mary, who was promised in marriage to him, and who was expecting a child. New Heart English Bible to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him, being pregnant. Webster's Bible Translation To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Weymouth New Testament to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleHe went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. World English Bible to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant. Literal Translations Literal Standard Versionto register himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with Child. Berean Literal Bible to register with Mary, the one betrothed to him, she being pregnant. Young's Literal Translation to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child. Smith's Literal Translation To be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, being pregnant. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleTo be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. Catholic Public Domain Version in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child. New American Bible to be enrolled with Mary, his betrothed, who was with child. New Revised Standard Version He went to be registered with Mary, to whom he was engaged and who was expecting a child. Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleWith his acquired wife Mary, while she was with child, that they might be registered there. Aramaic Bible in Plain English With Maryam his bride when she was pregnant, that he might be registered there. NT Translations Anderson New Testamentto be enrolled with Mary his betrothed wife, who was with child. Godbey New Testament to enroll himself along with Mary, the wife having been betrothed to him, being in an advanced state of pregnancy. Haweis New Testament to be enregistered with Mary, the wife espoused to him, who was big with child. Mace New Testament in order to be registred with Mary, his espoused wife, who was then big with child. Weymouth New Testament to have himself registered together with Mary, who was betrothed to him and was with child. Worrell New Testament to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child. Worsley New Testament was of the house and line of David) to be enrolled with Mary his espoused wife, who was big with child. Additional Translations ... Audio Bible (Voice ▾ Musical ▾) Context The Birth of Jesus…4So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David. 5He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child. 6While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.… Cross References He went there to register with Mary, Numbers 1:2-3 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel by their clans and families, listing every man by name, one by one. / You and Aaron are to number those who are twenty years of age or older by their divisions—everyone who can serve in Israel’s army. Exodus 30:12-16 “When you take a census of the Israelites to number them, each man must pay the LORD a ransom for his life when he is counted. Then no plague will come upon them when they are numbered. / Everyone who crosses over to those counted must pay a half shekel, according to the sanctuary shekel, which weighs twenty gerahs. This half shekel is an offering to the LORD. / Everyone twenty years of age or older who crosses over must give this offering to the LORD. … Micah 5:2 But you, Bethlehem Ephrathah, who are small among the clans of Judah, out of you will come forth for Me One to be ruler over Israel—One whose origins are of old, from the days of eternity. who was pledged to him in marriage Luke 1:27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. Matthew 1:18 This is how the birth of Jesus Christ came about: His mother Mary was pledged in marriage to Joseph, but before they came together, she was found to be with child through the Holy Spirit. Matthew 1:20 But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. and was expecting a child. Luke 1:31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. Luke 1:35 The angel replied, “The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. So the Holy One to be born will be called the Son of God. Isaiah 7:14 Therefore the Lord Himself will give you a sign: Behold, the virgin will be with child and give birth to a son, and will call Him Immanuel. Matthew 2:1-6 After Jesus was born in Bethlehem in Judea, during the time of King Herod, Magi from the east arrived in Jerusalem, / asking, “Where is the One who has been born King of the Jews? We saw His star in the east and have come to worship Him.” / When King Herod heard this, he was disturbed, and all Jerusalem with him. … Genesis 49:10 The scepter will not depart from Judah, nor the staff from between his feet, until Shiloh comes and the allegiance of the nations is his. Matthew 1:16 and Jacob the father of Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ. Matthew 1:24 When Joseph woke up, he did as the angel of the Lord had commanded him and embraced Mary as his wife. John 7:42 Doesn’t the Scripture say that the Christ will come from the line of David and from Bethlehem, the village where David lived?” Romans 1:3 regarding His Son, who was a descendant of David according to the flesh, Galatians 4:4 But when the time had fully come, God sent His Son, born of a woman, born under the law, Treasury of Scripture To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. Deuteronomy 22:22-27 If a man be found lying with a woman married to an husband, then they shall both of them die, both the man that lay with the woman, and the woman: so shalt thou put away evil from Israel… Matthew 1:18,19 Now the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: When as his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost… Jump to Previous Betrothed Census Child Engaged Enrol Enroll Enrolled Espoused Expecting Great Inscribed List Married Mary Mother Order Pledged Pregnant Register Registered Roll Taxed Together WifeJump to Next Betrothed Census Child Engaged Enrol Enroll Enrolled Espoused Expecting Great Inscribed List Married Mary Mother Order Pledged Pregnant Register Registered Roll Taxed Together WifeLuke 2 1. Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6. The nativity of Jesus. 8. An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it. 15. The shepherds glorify God. 21. Jesus is circumcised. 22. Mary purified. 25. Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus, 39. who increases in wisdom, 41. questions in the temple with the teachers, 51. and is obedient to his parents. He went there to register with Mary, Joseph traveled to Bethlehem, the town of David, in obedience to the census decree. His journey brought the promised Messiah to the place foretold for His birth. By taking Mary with him, Joseph assumed public responsibility for her and for the child, despite the hardship of travel late in her pregnancy. Num 1:2-3 “Take a census of the whole congregation of Israel… who was pledged to him in marriage Mary and Joseph were legally bound by betrothal, a commitment recognized under Jewish law as more than an informal engagement. Though they had not yet begun living together as husband and wife, Joseph faithfully accepted the responsibility God had given him. Luk 1:27 a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph,… and was expecting a child. Mary carried Jesus, conceived by the Holy Spirit. Her pregnancy fulfilled God’s promise that the Messiah would be born of a virgin, even as it exposed Mary and Joseph to public misunderstanding. Luk 1:31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son,… Persons / Places / Events 1. JosephA descendant of King David, Joseph is the earthly guardian of Jesus. He is obedient to the Roman decree to register for the census, demonstrating his compliance with civil authorities. 2. Mary The mother of Jesus, who is pledged to Joseph in marriage. She is pregnant with Jesus, the Son of God, highlighting her role in God's divine plan. 3. Bethlehem The town where Joseph and Mary travel to register for the census. It fulfills the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace, as foretold in the Old Testament. 4. Census An event decreed by Caesar Augustus, requiring all to register in their ancestral towns. This decree sets the stage for the fulfillment of prophecy regarding Jesus' birth. 5. Pledge in Marriage The betrothal of Mary to Joseph, which in Jewish custom was a binding agreement, akin to marriage, but without cohabitation until the wedding ceremony. Teaching Points Obedience to AuthorityJoseph's compliance with the Roman decree demonstrates the importance of respecting and obeying civil authorities, as long as it does not conflict with God's commands. Fulfillment of Prophecy The journey to Bethlehem underscores God's sovereignty and faithfulness in fulfilling His promises, encouraging believers to trust in His divine plan. Faith and Trust Mary and Joseph's journey, despite the challenges, exemplifies faith and trust in God's provision and timing, serving as a model for believers facing uncertain circumstances. Role of Family The commitment of Joseph and Mary to each other and to God's plan highlights the importance of family unity and support in fulfilling God's purposes. Divine Timing The timing of the census and the birth of Jesus in Bethlehem illustrate God's perfect timing, reminding believers to be patient and trust in His timing for their lives. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:5?2. Why was it significant for Mary to accompany Joseph to Bethlehem in Luke 2:5? 3. How does Luke 2:5 fulfill the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace? 4. What can we learn about obedience from Joseph and Mary's journey in Luke 2:5? 5. How does Luke 2:5 demonstrate God's sovereignty in orchestrating events for His purpose? 6. How can we trust God's plan when facing challenging circumstances, as seen in Luke 2:5? 7. Why did Mary travel with Joseph to Bethlehem while pregnant, according to Luke 2:5? 8. How does Luke 2:5 support the prophecy of the Messiah's birthplace? 9. What historical evidence exists for the census mentioned in Luke 2:5? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2? (5) To be taxed.--Literally, to register himself. With Mary his espoused wife.--Many of the best MSS. omit the substantive: "with Mary who was betrothed to him." The choice of the participle seems intended to imply the fact on which St. Matthew lays stress (Matthew 1:25). She went up with him, not necessarily because she too had to be registered at Bethlehem, but because her state, as "being great with child," made her, in a special sense, dependent on Joseph's presence and protection. Verse 5. - With Mary his espoused wife The older authorities here omit "wife." Translate, with Mary who was betrothed to him. Luke 2:5 captures Joseph’s obedient journey, the lawful census, the unity of Joseph and Mary, the sanctity of their betrothal, and the miraculous pregnancy. Every phrase threads civil history with divine prophecy, proving that God faithfully guides humble believers to fulfill His eternal plan of redemption through Christ.Parallel Commentaries ... Greek [He went there] to registerἀπογράψασθαι (apograpsasthai) Verb - Aorist Infinitive Middle Strong's 583: From apo and grapho; to write off, i.e. Enrol. with σὺν (syn) Preposition Strong's 4862: With. A primary preposition denoting union; with or together. Mary, Μαριὰμ (Mariam) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3137: Or Mariam of Hebrew origin; Maria or Mariam, the name of six Christian females. who was τῇ (tē) Article - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the. pledged to him in marriage ἐμνηστευμένῃ (emnēsteumenē) Verb - Perfect Participle Middle or Passive - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 3423: To ask in marriage; pass: To be betrothed. From a derivative of mnaomai; to give a souvenir, i.e. Betroth. [and] was expecting οὔσῃ (ousē) Verb - Present Participle Active - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1510: I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist. a child. ἐγκύῳ (enkyō) Noun - Dative Feminine Singular Strong's 1471: With child, pregnant. From en and the base of kuma; swelling inside, i.e. Pregnant. Additonal Resources Luke 2:5 Blue Letter BibleLuke 2:5 Bible Gateway Luke 2:5 Bible.com Luke 2:5 NIV |
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