Luke 2:13

And suddenly there was with the angel a great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,

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In The King James Version

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

In Context

12And this is the sign to you: you will see a young child folded in linen, in the place where the cattle have their food.

14Glory to God in the highest, and on the earth peace among men with whom he is well pleased.

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Cross References

Genesis 32:1And on his way Jacob came face to face with the angels of God.

Job 38:7When the morning stars made songs together, and all the sons of the gods gave cries of joy?

Psalms 103:20Give praise to the Lord, you his angels, who are great in strength, doing his orders, and waiting for his voice.

Isaiah 6:2Over him were the winged ones: every one had six wings; two for covering his face, two for covering his feed, and two for flight.

Daniel 7:10A stream of fire was flowing and coming out from before him: a thousand thousands were his servants, and ten thousand times ten thousand were in their places before him: the judge was seated and the books were open.

Ephesians 3:10So that now to the rulers and the authorities in the heavens might be made clear through the church the wide-shining wisdom of God,

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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