Luke 2:20

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all things which they had heard and seen, as it had been said to them.

Darby Translation

In The King James Version

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

In Context

19But Mary kept all these things [in her mind], pondering [them] in her heart.

21And when eight days were fulfilled for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, which was the name given by the angel before he had been conceived in the womb.

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Cross References

Psalms 72:17His name shall endure for ever; his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and [men] shall bless themselves in him; all nations shall call him blessed.

Psalms 107:8Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men;

Psalms 107:21Let them give thanks unto Jehovah for his loving-kindness, and for his wondrous works to the children of men,

Matthew 9:8But the crowds seeing [it], were in fear, and glorified God who gave such power to men.

Luke 19:37And as he drew near, already at the descent of the mount of Olives, all the multitude of the disciples began, rejoicing, to praise God with a loud voice for all the works of power which they had seen,

Acts 11:18And when they heard these things they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then indeed God has to the nations also granted repentance to life.

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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