And everyone went to his own town to register.

Luke 2:1
Now in those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the whole empire.

Luke 2:2
This was the first census to take place while Quirinius was governor of Syria.

Luke 2:4
So Joseph also went up from Nazareth in Galilee to Judea, to the city of David called Bethlehem, since he was from the house and line of David.

Luke 2:5
He went there to register with Mary, who was pledged to him in marriage and was expecting a child.

And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city.