(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) Treasury of Scripture taxing. Acts 5:37 After this man rose up Judas of Galilee in the days of the taxing, and drew away much people after him: he also perished; and all... governor. Luke 3:1 Now in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judaea, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee... Acts 13:7 Which was with the deputy of the country, Sergius Paulus, a prudent man; who called for Barnabas and Saul... Acts 18:12 And when Gallio was the deputy of Achaia, the Jews made insurrection with one accord against Paul... Acts 23:26 Claudius Lysias to the most excellent governor Felix sends greeting. Acts 26:30 And when he had thus spoken, the king rose up, and the governor, and Bernice, and they that sat with them:
Context The Birth of Jesus
1And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed. 2(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4And 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 lineage of David:) 5To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child. 6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered. 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. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.
Douay-Rheims Bible
This enrolling was first made by Cyrinus, the governor of Syria.
Darby Bible Translation
The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.
King James Bible
(And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)
Young's Literal Translation
this enrolment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria --
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