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Berean Standard Bible

“While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.”

Luke 2:6

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Study note

Caesar Augustus has ordered a census, so Joseph and Mary travel from Nazareth to Bethlehem, the town of David. Mary is far along in her pregnancy.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

While they were there, the time came for her Child to be born.

World English Bible (WEB)

While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

And it came to pass, in their being there, the days were fulfilled for her bringing forth,

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y aconteció que estando ellos allí, se cumplieron los días en que ella había de parir.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

Mientras estaban en Belén, a ella le llegó el tiempo,

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