Luke 2:17

And seeing, they understood of the word that had been spoken to them concerning this child.

Douay-Rheims 1899

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 they found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in the manger.

18And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart hath been glad, and my tongue hath rejoiced: moreover my flesh also shall rest in hope.

Psalms 71:17Thou hast taught me, O God, from my youth: and till now I will declare thy wonderful works.

Luke 2:38Now she, at the same hour, coming in, confessed to the Lord; and spoke of him to all that looked for the redemption of Israel.

John 1:41He findeth first his brother Simon, and saith to him: We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, 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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