Luke 2:18
And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.
Catholic Public Domain Version
In The King James Version
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.
In Context
17Then, upon seeing this, they understood the word that had been spoken to them about this boy.
19But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
Cross References
Isaiah 8:18Behold: I and my children, whom the Lord has given to me as a sign and a portent, in Israel, from the Lord of hosts, who lives on Mount Zion.
Luke 2:33And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.
Luke 4:36And fear fell over them all. And they discussed this among themselves, saying: “What is this word? For with authority and power he commands the unclean spirits, and they depart.”
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 →