English
Elizabeth was in the sixth month of her pregnancy when God sent the angel Gabriel to Nazareth, a city in Galilee. He came to a woman named Mary, a virgin who was engaged to Joseph, a descendant of David.
English · Intermediate
The Birth of Jesus
The angel announces Jesus’ birth; Jesus is born in Bethlehem, visited by shepherds and wise men, and taken to safety in Egypt.
Read and listen in English.
Sample free · Full edition included in a 3-day trial or membership. No card required for the trial.
Already have an account? Log in
Intermediate sample in English
Scene 1Try the first scene with audio. No account needed.
Scene 1 · Intermediate
An angel visits Mary
English
“Rejoice, you who have received God’s special favor!” the angel said. “The Lord is with you. You are blessed among women!”
English
Mary was deeply troubled by his words and wondered what such a greeting could mean.
English
“Don’t be afraid, Mary,” the angel told her. “God has shown you favor. You will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus. He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High. The Lord God will give him the throne of his ancestor David.
English
He will rule over the descendants of Jacob forever, and his kingdom will never end.”
English
“How can this happen,” Mary asked, “since I am a virgin?”
English
“The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will cover you,” the angel answered. “That is why the holy child born to you will be called the Son of God. Your relative Elizabeth is also expecting a son, even in her old age.
English
People said she could not have children, but she is now in her sixth month of pregnancy. Nothing that God says is impossible.”
English
Mary replied, “I am the Lord’s servant. Let what you have said happen to me.”
English
Then the angel left her.
Continue with The Birth of Jesus
A 3-day trial or membership unlocks the full story and its available reading levels. No card required for the trial.
Continue readingOther editions in English
Read this story in another language
SpanishIntermediate · El nacimiento de JesúsFrenchIntermediate · La naissance de JésusGermanIntermediate · Die Geburt JesuItalianIntermediate · La nascita di GesùPortugueseIntermediate · O nascimento de JesusPolishIntermediate · Narodziny JezusaRomanianIntermediate · Nașterea lui IsusHungarianIntermediate · Jézus születéseDutchIntermediate · De geboorte van JezusSwedishIntermediate · Jesu födelseNorwegianIntermediate · Jesu fødselDanishIntermediate · Jesu fødsel
Frequently asked questions
How do I choose a level for this story?
Open the reader, then choose a level in Reading options. Find a version you can follow comfortably, and return to the same story at a higher level when you are ready.
Can I hide the English translation?
Yes. In Reading options, you can show the English translation beside or below the story, or hide it.
Will it remember where I stopped?
Your account saves your reading and audio position. You need to be signed in with a working connection to save your progress.
Is this story free?
Read this story during your three-day full library trial or with membership. No card is required to start the trial, and there are no automatic charges.