Luke 2:17

And having seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

The New Testament, American Bible Union (1865)

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 that heard wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Luke 2:38And she, coming up at that very time, likewise gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

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