Verse Comparison: Luke 2:1
American Standard Version
Now it came to pass in those days, there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world should be enrolled.
Amplified® Bible
IN THOSE days it occurred that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole Roman empire should be registered.
Darby English Version
But it came to pass in those days that a decree went out from Caesar Augustus, that a census should be made of all the habitable world.
International Standard Version
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be registered.
King James Version
And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Caesar Augustus that all the world should be taxed.
Young's Literal Translation
And it came to pass in those days, there went forth a decree from Caesar Augustus, that all the world be enrolled --