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Berean Standard Bible

“He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.”

Luke 2:5

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Caesar Augustus has ordered a census, and everyone goes to their own town to register. Joseph travels from Nazareth to Bethlehem.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

World English Bible (WEB)

to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

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

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

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

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Para ser empadronado con María su mujer, desposada con él, la cual estaba en cinta.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

y José fue allí para inscribirse junto con María, su esposa, que estaba embarazada.

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