American Standard Version (ASV):
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
King James Version (KJV):
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
American Standard Version (ASV):
for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
King James Version (KJV):
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
King James Version (KJV):
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
King James Version (KJV):
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
King James Version (KJV):
And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
King James Version (KJV):
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.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judaea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David;
King James Version (KJV):
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:)
American Standard Version (ASV):
to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
King James Version (KJV):
To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
American Standard Version (ASV):
And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
King James Version (KJV):
And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
American Standard Version (ASV):
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
King James Version (KJV):
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.