Luke 2:8

At that time, in a place near Bethlehem, there were some men looking after their sheep. They stayed with them, taking care of them during the night.

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In The King James Version

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

In Context

9And the Lord God sent an angel down from heaven, who appeared to them. God made the whole place shine with light, and the men were very frightened.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:39When a wild animal killed any of your sheep I gave you some of mine. I didn't take them to you to show you so that you would know that it was not my fault. You said to me, ‘If anyone steals one of my sheep or goats during the day or during the night you will have to give me one of your own.’

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:2-8

The Birth of Christ. 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with… Read the whole commentary →

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