Matthew 1; Luke 1

(6) And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her that had been the wife of Urias;

(6) And Jesse begat David the king; and David the king begat Solomon of her whom David had taken of Urias.

(16) And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, who is called Christ.

(16) And Jacob begat Joseph the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, as the prophets have written, who is called Christ.

(17) So all the generations from Abraham to David are fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon are fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon unto Christ are fourteen generations.

(17) So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations; and from David until the carrying away into Babylon were fourteen generations; and from the carrying away into Babylon until Christ were fourteen generations.

(18) 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.

(18) Now it is written, the birth of Jesus Christ was on this wise: After his mother Mary was espoused to Joseph, before they came together, she was found with child of the Holy Ghost.

(20) But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

(20) But while he thought on these things, behold, the angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a vision, saying, Joseph, thou son of David, fear not to take unto thee Mary thy wife: for that which is conceived in her is of the Holy Ghost.

(22) Now all this was done, that it might be fulfilled which was spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

(22) Now this took place that all things might be fulfilled which were spoken of the Lord by the prophet, saying,

(24) Then Joseph being raised from sleep did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

(24) Then Joseph, awaking out of his vision, did as the angel of the Lord had bidden him, and took unto him his wife:

(25) And knew her not till she had brought forth her firstborn son: and he called his name Jesus.

(25) And knew her not until she had brought forth her firstborn son. And they called his name Jesus.

(1) Forasmuch as many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

(1) As I am a messenger of Jesus Christ, and knowing that many have taken in hand to set forth in order a declaration of those things which are most surely believed among us,

(2) Even as they delivered them unto us, which from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

(2) Even as they delivered them unto us who from the beginning were eyewitnesses, and ministers of the word;

(5) There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife was of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth.

(5) There was in the days of Herod, the king of Judæa, a certain priest named Zacharias, of the course of Abia: and his wife being of the daughters of Aaron, and her name was Elisabeth—

(6) And they were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

(6) And they Were both righteous before God, walking in all the commandments and ordinances of the Lord blameless.

(7) And they had no child, because that Elisabeth was barren, and they both were now well stricken in years.

(7) And they had no child. Because that Elisabeth was barren, and they were both now well stricken in years.

(8) And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his course,

(8) And it came to pass, that while he executed the priest’s office before God in the order of his priesthood,

(9) According to the custom of the priest’s office, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

(9) According to the law, his lot was to burn incense when he went into the temple of the Lord.

(10) And the whole multitude of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

(10) And The whole of the people were praying without at the time of incense.

(12) And when Zacharias saw him, he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

(12) And when Zacharias saw the angel he was troubled, and fear fell upon him.

(14) And thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

(14) And Thou shalt have joy and gladness; and many shall rejoice at his birth.

(17) And he shall go before him in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

(17) And he shall go before the Lord in the spirit and power of Elias, to turn the hearts of the fathers to the children, and the disobedient to the wisdom of the just; to make ready a people prepared for the Lord.

(18) And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife well stricken in years.

(18) And Zacharias said unto the angel, Whereby shall I know this? for I am an old man, and my wife is well stricken in years.

(19) And theaangel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings.

(19) And theaangel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, who stands in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to show thee these glad tidings.

(20) And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believest not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

(20) And, behold, thou shalt be dumb, and not able to speak, until the day that these things shall be performed, because thou believedst not my words, which shall be fulfilled in their season.

(23) And it came to pass, that, as soon as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

(23) And it came to pass, that as the days of his ministration were accomplished, he departed to his own house.

(25) Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach among men.

(25) Thus hath the Lord dealt with me in the days wherein he looked on me, to take away my reproach from among men.

(28) And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou that art highly favoured, the Lord is with thee: blessed art thou among women.

(28) And the angel came in unto her, and said, Hail, thou virgin who art highly favoured of the Lord. The Lord is with thee, for thou art chosen and blessed among women.

(29) And when she saw him, she was troubled at his saying, and cast in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

(29) And when she saw the angel she was troubled at his saying and pondered in her mind what manner of salutation this should be.

(31) And, behold, thou shalt conceive in thy womb, and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

(31) And, behold, thou shalt conceive in they womb and bring forth a son, and shalt call his name Jesus.

(34) Then said Mary unto the angel, How shall this be, seeing I know not a man?

(34) Then said Mary unto the angel,How can this be? Seeing I know not a man

(35) And the angel answered and said unto her, The Holy Ghost shall come upon thee, and the power of the Highest shall overshadow thee: therefore also that holy thing which shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

(35) And the angel answered and said unto her, Of the Holy Ghost shall come upon thee and the power of the Highest. shall overshadow thee Therefore also that holy child that shall be born of thee shall be called the Son of God.

(36) And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who was called barren.

(36) And, behold, thy cousin Elisabeth, she hath also conceived a son in her old age: and this is the sixth month with her, who is called barren.

(37) For with God nothing shall be impossible.

(37) For with God nothing can be impossible.

(39) And Mary arose in those days, and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Juda;

(39) And in those days Mary arose and went into the hill country with haste, into a city of Judah,

(43) And whence is this to me, that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

(43) And why is it that this blessing is upon me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?

(45) And blessed is she that believed: for there shall be a performance of those things which were told her from the Lord.

(45) And blessed art thou who believed, for those things which were told thee of the angel of the Lord shall be fulfilled.

(47) And my spirit hath rejoiced in God my Saviour.

(47) And my spirit rejoiceth in God my Saviour.

(49) For he that is mighty hath done to me great things; and holy is his name.

(49) For he who is mighty hath done to me great things, and I will magnify his holy name.

(50) And his mercy is on them that fear him from generation to generation.

(50) For his mercy is on those who fear him from generation to generation.

(52) He hath put down the mighty from their seats, and exalted them of low degree.

(52) He hath put down the mighty from their high seats and exalted them of low degree.

(53) He hath filled the hungry with good things; and the rich he hath sent empty away.

(53) He hath filled the hungry with good things, but the rich he hath sent empty away.

(54) He hath holpen his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy;

(54) He hath helped his servant Israel, in remembrance of his mercy.

(56) And Mary abode with her about three months, and returned to her own house.

(56) And Mary abode with Elisabeth about three months, and returned to her own house.

(57) Now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

(57) And now Elisabeth’s full time came that she should be delivered; and she brought forth a son.

(58) And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had shewed great mercy upon her; and they rejoiced with her.

(58) And her neighbours and her cousins heard how the Lord had showed great mercy unto her and they rejoiced with her.

(62) And they made signs to his father, how he would have him called.

(62) And they made signs to his father and asked him how he would have him called.

(63) And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they marvelled all.

(63) And he asked for a writing table, and wrote, saying, His name is John. And they all marveled.

(64) And his mouth was opened immediately, and his tongue loosed, and he spake, and praised God.

(64) And his mouth was opened immediately, and he spake with his tongue and praised God.

(65) And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judæa.

(65) And fear came on all who dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judea.

(66) And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

(66) And all they that heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, What manner of child shall this be! And the hand of the Lord was with him.

(67) And his father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

(67) And its father Zacharias was filled with the Holy Ghost, and prophesied, saying,

(69) And hath raised up an horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

(69) And hath raised up a horn of salvation for us in the house of his servant David;

(70) As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets, which have been since the world began:

(70) As he spake by the mouth of his holy prophets ever since the world began:

(71) That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all that hate us;

(71) That we should be saved from our enemies, and from the hand of all those who hate us—

(75) In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our life.

(75) In holiness and righteousness before him, all the days of our lives.

(77) To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by the remission of their sins,

(77) To give knowledge of salvation unto his people by baptism for  the remission of their sins,

(79) To give light to them that sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

(79) To give light to them who sit in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the way of peace.

(80) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts till the day of his shewing unto Israel.

(80) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, and was in the deserts until the day of his showing unto Israel.