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Luke 2:1

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AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.
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  1. Luke 3:1Rank 1 from verse 1
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    1NOW in the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Cæsar, Pontius Pilate being governor of Judæa, and Herod being tetrarch of Galilee, and his brother Philip tetrarch of Ituræa and of the region of Trachonitis, and Lysanias the tetrarch of Abilene,

  2. Matthew 24:14Rank 2 from verse 1
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    14And this gospel of the kingdom shall be preached in all the world for a witness unto all nations; and then shall the end come.

  3. Acts 25:21Rank 3 from verse 1
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    21But when Paul had appealed to be reserved unto the hearing of Augustus, I commanded him to be kept till I might send him to Cæsar.

  4. Matthew 22:17Rank 4 from verse 1
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    17Tell us therefore, What thinkest thou? Is it lawful to give tribute unto Cæsar, or not?

  5. Philippians 4:22Rank 5 from verse 1
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    22All the saints salute you, chiefly they that are of Cæsar’s household.

  6. Acts 11:28Rank 6 from verse 1
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    28And there stood up one of them named Agabus, and signified by the spirit that there should be great dearth throughout all the world: which came to pass in the days of Claudius Cæsar.

  7. Romans 1:8Rank 7 from verse 1
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    8First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for you all, that your faith is spoken of throughout the whole world.

  8. Acts 25:11Rank 8 from verse 1
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    11For if I be an offender, or have committed any thing worthy of death, I refuse not to die: but if there be none of these things whereof these accuse me, no man may deliver me unto them. I appeal unto Cæsar.

  9. Mark 14:9Rank 9 from verse 1
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    9Verily I say unto you, Wheresoever this gospel shall be preached throughout the whole world, this also that she hath done shall be spoken of for a memorial of her.

  10. Mark 16:15Rank 10 from verse 1
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    15And he said unto them, Go ye into all the world, and preach the gospel to every creature.

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Luke 2:1

COMBINED MEANING

pass

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To go by, through, over, or beyond; to happen, cease, or be transferred.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

in

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1. A preposition marking position, presence, state, circumstance, manner, means, sphere, reference, relation, association, or participation. 2. As an adverb, inward, inside, or into the place or position referred to.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

out

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Outside, away from within, forth, absent, or no longer in a stated condition.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references

COMBINED MEANING

decree

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Sense 1: An authoritative order, statute, command, sentence, or settled determination. Sense 2: As a verb, to determine, ordain, or command by such authority.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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should

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A verb expressing duty, propriety, expectation, intention, purpose, condition, appointed outcome, or a future event viewed from another time or statement.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Webster 1828

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taxed

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Assessed for payment or officially enrolled or registered.

Meaning drawn from: KJV context and cross-references · Cawdrey 1604

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2:1AND it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed.

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

2:3And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.

2:4And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:)

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

2:6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

2:7And 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.

2:8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

2:9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

2:10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

2:11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

2:12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

2:13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

2:14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

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