And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 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 And all went to enrol themselves, every one to his own city.
Douay-Rheims Bible And all went to be enrolled, every one into his own city.
Darby Bible Translation And all went to be inscribed in the census roll, each to his own city:
King James Bible And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.
Young's Literal Translation and all were going to be enrolled, each to his proper city,
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