Luke 2:17

And when they saw it, they gave them an account of the things which had been said to them about the child.

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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 they came quickly, and saw Mary and Joseph, and the child in the place where the cattle had their food.

18And all those to whose ears it came were full of wonder at the things said by the keepers of the sheep.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Because of this my heart is glad, and my glory is full of joy: while my flesh takes its rest in hope.

Psalms 71:17O God, you have been my teacher from the time when I was young; and I have been talking of your works of wonder even till now.

Luke 2:38And coming up at that time, she gave praise to God, talking of him to all those who were waiting for the freeing of Jerusalem.

John 1:41Andrew, Simon Peter's brother, was one of the two men who, hearing what John said, went after Jesus.

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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