1. And it happened in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, so that the whole world would be enrolled.
2. This was the first enrollment; it was made by the ruler of Syria, Quirinius.
3. And all went to be declared, each one to his own city.
4. Then Joseph also ascended from Galilee, from the city of Nazareth, into Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and family of David,
5. in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.