“John [the Baptist] . . . Came into the World . . . to Bear Witness of the Light, . . . Even the Son of God” Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:6–10 6 There was a man sent from God, whose name was John. 7 The same came into the world for a witness, to [...]
The Premortal Jesus Christ Joseph Smith Translation, John 1:1–5 1 In the beginning was the gospel preached through the Son. And the gospel was the word, and the word was with the Son, and the Son was with God, and the Son was of God. 2 The same was in the beginning with God. 3 [...]
“Good Tidings of Great Joy” Luke 2:8–11 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And [...]
“We Have . . . Come to Worship Him” Matthew 2:1–2 1 Now when Jesus was born in Bethlehem of Judea in the days of Herod the king, behold, there came wise men from the east to Jerusalem, 2 Saying, Where is he that is born King of the Jews? for we have seen his [...]
“Jesus Increased . . . in Favour with God and Man” Luke 2:52 52 And Jesus increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with God and man. Elder James E. Talmage wrote: “Jesus was all that a boy should be, for His development was unretarded by the dragging weight of sin; He loved and [...]