Luke Chapter 2 verse 5 Holy Bible

ASV Luke 2:5

to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
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BBE Luke 2:5

To be put on the list with Mary, his future wife, who was about to become a mother.
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DARBY Luke 2:5

to be inscribed in the census roll with Mary who was betrothed to him [as his] wife, she being great with child.
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KJV Luke 2:5

To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
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WBT Luke 2:5


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WEB Luke 2:5

to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
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YLT Luke 2:5

to enroll himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child.
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Pulpit Commentary

Pulpit CommentaryVerse 5. - With Mary his espoused wife The older authorities here omit "wife." Translate, with Mary who was betrothed to him.

Ellicott's Commentary

Ellicott's Commentary for English Readers(5) To be taxed.--Literally, to register himself.With Mary his espoused wife.--Many of the best MSS. omit the substantive: "with Mary who was betrothed to him." The choice of the participle seems intended to imply the fact on which St. Matthew lays stress (Matthew 1:25). She went up with him, not necessarily because she too had to be registered at Bethlehem, but because her state, as "being great with child," made her, in a special sense, dependent on Joseph's presence and protection.