King James Version, Updated™

KJV:   1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

KJVu: 1 Now it came to pass in those days, that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

KJV:   2 (And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

KJVu: 2 (This taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.)

KJV:   3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

KJVu: 3 So all went to be taxed, everyone to his own city.

KJV:   4 And 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 :)

KJVu: 4 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 ,)

KJV:   5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.

KJVu: 5 to be taxed with Mary his betrothed wife, who was with child.

KJV:   6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

KJVu: 6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should give birth.

Notes: "Delivered" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G5088 with a Thayer’s definition of "a woman give birth."

KJV:   7 And 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.

KJVu: 7 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.

KJV:   8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

KJVu: 8 And there were in the same country shepherds living in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Notes: "Abiding" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G63 with a Thayer’s Greek Lexicon definition of "to live in the fields, be under the open sky, even by night: Luke 2:8."

KJV:   9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them[yellow-background]: and they were sore afraid.

KJVu: 9 Behold, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them , and they were greatly afraid.

Notes: "Sore" highlighted in the KJV verse is Strong’s G3173 Strong’s Exhaustive Concordance definition of "exceeding, great, large -|- (including the prolonged forms, feminine megale, plural megaloi, etc.; compare also megistos, meizon); big (literally or figuratively, in a very wide application) — (+ fear) exceedingly, great(-est), high, large, loud, mighty, + (be) sore (afraid), strong, X to years."

KJV:   10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

KJVu: 10 And the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for, behold, I bring YOU good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

KJV:   11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

KJVu: 11 For unto YOU is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

KJV:   12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

KJVu: 12 And this shall be a sign to YOU: YOU shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger. "

KJV:   13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

KJVu: 13 Suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

KJV:   14 Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

KJVu: 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill toward men. "

KJV:   15 And 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.

KJVu: 15 It came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, "Let us now go to Bethlehem, and see this thing which has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us. "

KJV:   16 And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

KJVu: 16 So they went with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.

KJV:   17 And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

KJVu: 17 When they saw him, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

KJV:   18 And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

KJVu: 18 And all those who heard it wondered about those things which were told them by the shepherds.

KJV:   19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

KJVu: 19 But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

KJV:   20 And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

KJVu: 20 Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told to them.

KJV:   21 And 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.

KJVu: 21 And when eight days were fulfilled for the circumcision of the child, his name was called JESUS, who was so named by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

KJV:   22 And 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;

KJVu: 22 When the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were fulfilled, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;