Luke 2:9

And, behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly afraid.

Henry Tompkins Anderson’s 1864 New Testament

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8And there were in the same country shepherds, living in the open field, and guarding their flock by night.

10And the angel said to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:20But while he was thinking of these things, behold, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying: Joseph, son of David, fear not to take home Mary your wife; for that which is begotten in her is of the Holy Spirit.

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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