Luke 2:20
And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God, for all the things they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.
Douay-Rheims 1899
In The King James Version
In Context
19But Mary kept all these words, pondering them in her heart.
Cross References
Psalms 72:17Let his name be blessed for evermore : his name continueth before the sun. And in him shall all the tribes of the earth be blessed: all nations shall magnify him.
Psalms 107:8Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.
Psalms 107:21Let the mercies of the Lord give glory to him: and his wonderful works to the children of men.
Matthew 9:8And the multitude seeing it, feared, and glorified God that gave such power to men.
Luke 19:37And when he was now coming near the descent of mount Olivet, the whole multitude of his disciples began with joy to praise God with a loud voice, for all the mighty works they had seen,
Acts 11:18Having heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying: God then hath also to the Gentiles given repentance unto 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 →