Luke 2:17

And when they saw it, they informed about the declaration that was told them about this child.

A Conservative Version

In The King James Version

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

In Context

16And having hastened, they came and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the feed trough.

18And all who heard it wondered about the things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoices. My flesh also shall dwell in hope (LXX/NT).

Psalms 71:17O God, thou have taught me from my youth, and I have declared thy wondrous works until now.

Luke 2:38And having stood near at that same hour, she acknowledged the Lord, and spoke about him to all those who were awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.

John 1:41This man first finds his own brother Simon, and says to him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, Christ).

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 →

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