1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
1 Jirbey din ra no hini sanni fo fun Kaysar* Agustos* do ka ne i ma laabey borey hantum.
2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
2 I na hantumyaŋ sintinay wo te waato kaŋ Cirinyos ga ti Suriya laabo koy.
3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
3 Kal i kulu koy zama i m'i hantum, boro kulu koy nga kwaara do.
4And 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:)
4 Yusufu mo ziji ka fun Nazara kwaara ra, Galili* laabo do, ka koy Yahudiya laabo ra, hala Dawda kwaara do, kaŋ se i ga ne Baytlahami, zama nga wo Dawda dumi no, d'a kuray boro mo.
5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
5 A koy zama i m'a hantum, nga nda nga wandiyo Maryama, kaŋ gonda gunde.
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
6 A go no binde, waato kaŋ i go noodin, kala jirbey to kaŋ a ga hay.
7And 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.
7 A na nga hay-jina hay, alboro. A n'a didiji nda zaara-zaarayaŋ k'a jisi garba fo ra, zama nangu si no i se yaw fuwo ra.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
8 Kurukoyaŋ go no laabo din ra, kaŋ yaŋ ga kani saajo ra ka ngey alman kuro batu cino ra.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
9 Kala Rabbi malayka fo kaa i do, Irikoy darza mo kaari i windanta. I humburu mo gumo.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
10 Amma malayka ne i se: «Wa si humburu, zama a go, ay kande araŋ se baaru hanno fo, farhã bambata wane, kaŋ ga ciya boro kulu wane.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
11 Zama i na Faabako hay araŋ se hunkuna Dawda kwaara ra, Rabbi Almasihu no.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
12 Woone mo ga ciya araŋ se alaama: araŋ ga attaciriya fo gar didijante kaŋ go ga kani garba fo ra.»
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
13 Kala sanni si, beene marga bambata fo go noodin malayka banda ga Irikoy kuku ka ne:
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
14 «Darza go Irikoy gaa beene beena ra, ndunnya ra mo baani go borey game ra, kaŋ Irikoy ga maa i kaani.»
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
15 Waato kaŋ malaykey fay d'ey ka ye beena ra, kala kurukoy ne ngey nda cara se: «Wa naŋ iri ma koy hala Baytlahami ka di hayo kaŋ te, kaŋ Rabbi n'iri bayrandi nd'a.»
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
16 I kaa da waasi. Kal i na Maryama nda Yusufu gar, da attaciriya kaŋ go garba ra ga kani.
17And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.
17 Waato kaŋ i di a, i na sanno dede kaŋ malaykey ci ngey se zanka din boŋ.
18And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
18 Borey kulu kaŋ maa dambara nda hayey kaŋ kurukoy ci i se.
19But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
19 Amma Maryama na hayey wo kulu gaay k'i lasaabu nga bina ra.
20And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
20 Kurukoy ye, i goono ga Irikoy beerandi k'a kuku hayey wo kulu boŋ kaŋ ngey maa, da kaŋ ngey di mo, mate kaŋ cine i ci i se.
21And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
21 Waato kaŋ jirbi ahakkanta to kaŋ i ga zanka dambangu*, i n'a maa daŋ Yesu, maa kaŋ malayka ci za Yesu mana te gunda ra.
22And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;
22 Waato kaŋ i hanandiyaŋo jirbey to mo, Musa asariya* boŋ, kal i konda Yesu hala Urusalima* kwaara zama i m'a salle Rabbi se.
23(As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)
23 Mate kaŋ i n'a hantum Rabbi asariya ra ka ne: «Alboro hay-jine kulu, boro m'a fay waani k'a ye Rabbi se.»
24And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.
24 I koy mo zama ngey ma sargay* no mate kaŋ Rabbi asariya ci, danga: «Koloŋay hinka wala tantabal ize hinka.»
25And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
25 Guna mo, boro fo go no Urusalima kaŋ maa Simeyon. Boro adili no, kaŋ ga humburu Irikoy mo, kaŋ goono ga Israyla kunfa batu.
26And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
26 Biya Hanno go a gaa mo. Biya Hanna jin k'a bayrandi kaŋ a si di buuyaŋ kala nd'a di Rabbi Almasihu jina.
27And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
27 Biya _Hanna|_ ra no a furo Irikoy* windo ra waato kaŋ hayrey kande zanka Yesu zama ngey ma te a se asariya alaada boŋ.
28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
28 Kala Simeyon n'a sambu nga kambey ra ka Irikoy saabu ka ne:
29Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
29 «Sohõ, ya Koy Beero, ma naŋ ay, ni tamo ma dira baani, ni sanno boŋ.
30For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
30 Zama ay moy di ni faaba
31Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
31 kaŋ ni soola ndunnya borey kulu jine.
32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
32 Annura no kaŋ ga bangay ndunnya dumey se, darza mo no Israyla se, kaŋ ga ti ni wane jama.»
33And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
33 Baabo da nyaŋo mo, i dambara nda hayey kaŋ yaŋ i goono ga ne a boŋ.
34And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;
34 Kala Simeyon na albarka gaara i se, ka ne a nyaŋo, Maryama se: «Guna, Irikoy na zanka wo jisi Israyla boro boobo kaŋyaŋo d'i tunyaŋo se. A ga goro alaama mo kaŋ i ga jance.
35(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
35 Hala ni bumbo mo, takuba ga ni fundo gooru, zama bine boobo miiley ma bangay.»
36And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity;
36 Wayboro annabi fo mo go no, kaŋ jiirey baa, kaŋ maa Hannata. Fanuwel ize way fo no, Aser kunda boro no. A wandiyotara banda a te jiiri iyye da nga kurnye.
37And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
37 A ciya wayboro kaŋ kurnye bu mo hal a to jiiri wahakku cindi taaci. A si fay da Irikoy windo mo. A goono ga sududu nda mehaw da adduwa mo cin da zaari.
38And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
38 A kaa mo saaya din ra. Kal a na Irikoy saabu gumo. A na zanka din ciine te borey se kaŋ ga Urusalima fansayaŋo batu.
39And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth.
39 Waato kaŋ i na hayey kulu kaŋ Rabbi asariya ci din ban, kal i ye Galili laabo ra hal ngey kwaara, Nazara.
40And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him.
40 Zanka mo, a beeri, a te gaabi, a to da laakal. Irikoy gomno mo go a boŋ.
41Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover.
41 Jiiri kulu a hayrey ga koy Urusalima Paska bato* do.
42And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast.
42 Waato kaŋ zanka to jiiri way cindi hinka, i ziji ka koy bato do alaada boŋ.
43And when they had fulfilled the days, as they returned, the child Jesus tarried behind in Jerusalem; and Joseph and his mother knew not of it.
43 Kaŋ i na jirbey toonandi, i goono ga ye ka kaa, kala zanka Yesu goro banda Urusalima ra. A hayrey sind'a baaru.
44But they, supposing him to have been in the company, went a day's journey; and they sought him among their kinsfolk and acquaintance.
44 Kaŋ i go ga tammahã a go jama ra, i te zaari fo diraw, gaa no i n'a ceeci dumey da mo-ka-bayrayey game ra.
45And when they found him not, they turned back again to Jerusalem, seeking him.
45 I mana di a mo, kal i ye Urusalima, i goono g'a ceeci.
46And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the doctors, both hearing them, and asking them questions.
46 Hala jirbi hinza banda i di a Irikoy windo ra. A goono ga goro asariya* dondonandikoy game ra ka hangan i se, g'i hã mo.
47And all that heard him were astonished at his understanding and answers.
47 Borey kaŋ yaŋ maa r'a mo dambara nd'a fahama d'a tuyaŋey.
48And when they saw him, they were amazed: and his mother said unto him, Son, why hast thou thus dealt with us? behold, thy father and I have sought thee sorrowing.
48 Kaŋ hayrey di Yesu, i dambara. Kala nyaŋo ne a se: «Ay izo, ifo se no ni na woone te iri se? Guna, in da ni baaba, iri go ga ni ceeci nda bine saray.»
49And he said unto them, How is it that ye sought me? wist ye not that I must be about my Father's business?
49 Yesu mo ne i se: «Ifo se no araŋ g'ay ceeci? Wala araŋ mana bay a ga tilas no ay ma bara ay Baabo muraado ra?»
50And they understood not the saying which he spake unto them.
50 Amma i mana faham da sanno kaŋ a ci ngey se.
51And he went down with them, and came to Nazareth, and was subject unto them: but his mother kept all these sayings in her heart.
51 A koy i banda ka do Nazara kwaara, a soobay i ganayaŋo ra mo. Amma nyaŋo na hayey din kulu jisi nga bina ra.
52And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man.
52 Yesu goono ga beeri laakal da gaaham da gaakuri ra, Irikoy do da borey mo do.