The Turker’s Gospel

The Bible According To Mechanical Turk Workers

Luke 2:21-30

2:21 - After the eight days had passed and the child could be circumcised, he was given the name Jesus, which was chosen for him by the angel before his conception.

2:22 - When her days of purification were over (completed according to traditional law), they took him to Jerusalem, to show him to God;

2:23 - According to the Laws made by the Lord, Each male that comes from the mother’s womb, will be known as holy to the Lord.

2:24 - The Lord says to offer a sacrifice of a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.

2:25 - There was a man named Simeon in Jerusalem; this man was righteous and deeply religious, waiting for Israel to be consoled: and the Holy Spirit was in him.

2:26 - So the Holy Ghost said to him that you will not see death until you have seen the Lord’s Christ

2:27 - The Holy Spirit led him into the temple: when his mom and dad brought in Jesus, as was customary under the law,

2:28 - In his arms he took him, God blessed, then said,

2:29 - Master, please let me leave peacefully, as you have promised:

2:30 - For I have seen you come to my rescue,