Luke 2:13
And suddenly there came to be with the agent a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
A Conservative Version
In The King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
In Context
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, goodwill among men.
Cross References
Genesis 32:1And Jacob went on his way, and the agents of God met him.
Job 38:7when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Psalms 103:20Bless LORD, ye his [heavenly] agents, who are mighty in strength, who fulfill his word, hearkening to the voice of his word.
Isaiah 6:2Above him stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings, with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he flew.
Daniel 7:10A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Ephesians 3:10So that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principal offices and the positions of authority in the heavenly things, through the church,
Matthew Henry on Luke 2:9-21
Angels Appear to the Shepherds; Visit of the Shepherds to Christ. 8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. 9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. 10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. 11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.… Read the whole commentary →