Luke 2:1
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King James Version (modern wording)
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
Luke 2:1 (KJV)
American Standard Version
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
Luke 2:1 (ASV)
Berean Standard Bible
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.
Luke 2:1 (BSB)
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What does Luke 2:1 say?
Luke 2:1 in modern King James wording reads: "And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed."
Where is Luke 2:1 found in the Bible?
Luke 2:1 is verse 1 of chapter 2 of the book of Luke, in the New Testament. Luke has 24 chapters.
Which translations of Luke 2:1 can I read here?
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