Other Translations

King James Version (KJV)

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

American Standard Version (ASV)

This was the first enrolment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

This was the first numbering, which was made when Quirinius was ruler of Syria.

Darby English Bible (DBY)

The census itself first took place when Cyrenius had the government of Syria.

World English Bible (WEB)

This was the first enrollment made when Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

this enrollment first came to pass when Cyrenius was governor of Syria --