Luke 2:17

and having seen [it] they made known about the country the thing which had been said to them concerning this child.

Darby Translation

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 with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger;

18And all who heard [it] wondered at the things said to them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart rejoiceth, and my glory exulteth; my flesh moreover shall dwell in hope.

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth, and hitherto have I proclaimed thy marvellous works:

Luke 2:38and she coming up the same hour gave praise to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who waited for redemption in Jerusalem.

John 1:41He first finds his own brother Simon, and says to him, We have found the Messias (which being interpreted is 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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