Luke 2:1

New International Version

In those days Caesar Augustus issued a decree that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world.

Cross References

Luke 3:1

In the fifteenth year of the reign of Tiberius Caesar—when Pontius Pilate was governor of Judea, Herod tetrarch of Galilee, his brother Philip tetrarch of Iturea and Traconitis, and Lysanias tetrarch of Abilene—

Matthew 24:14

And this gospel of the kingdom will be preached in the whole world as a testimony to all nations, and then the end will come.

Acts 25:21

But when Paul made his appeal to be held over for the Emperor’s decision, I ordered him held until I could send him to Caesar.”

Philippians 4:22

All God’s people here send you greetings, especially those who belong to Caesar’s household.

Romans 1:8

First, I thank my God through Jesus Christ for all of you, because your faith is being reported all over the world.

Acts 11:28

One of them, named Agabus, stood up and through the Spirit predicted that a severe famine would spread over the entire Roman world. (This happened during the reign of Claudius.)

Acts 25:11

If, however, I am guilty of doing anything deserving death, I do not refuse to die. But if the charges brought against me by these Jews are not true, no one has the right to hand me over to them. I appeal to Caesar!”

Mark 16:15

He said to them, “Go into all the world and preach the gospel to all creation.

Mark 14:9

Truly I tell you, wherever the gospel is preached throughout the world, what she has done will also be told, in memory of her.”

Matthew 22:17

Tell us then, what is your opinion? Is it right to pay the imperial tax to Caesar or not?”

Luke 2:3

And everyone went to their own town to register.

Luke 2:5

He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him and was expecting a child.

Esther 10:1

King Xerxes imposed tribute throughout the empire, to its distant shores.