Luke 2:17

Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy.

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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 went quickly. And they found Mary and Joseph; and the infant was lying in a manger.

18And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9from the face of the impious who have afflicted me. My enemies have surrounded my soul.

Psalms 71:17May his name be blessed forever; may his name remain before the sun. And all the tribes of the earth will be blessed in him. All nations will magnify him.

Luke 2:38And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.

John 1:41First, he found his brother Simon, and he said to him, “We have found the Messiah,” (which is translated as the 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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