Luke 2:13
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a great multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
Berean Standard Bible
In The King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
In Context
14“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
Cross References
Genesis 32:1Jacob also went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Job 38:7while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Psalms 103:20Bless the LORD, all His angels mighty in strength who carry out His word, who hearken to the voice of His command.
Isaiah 6:2Above Him stood seraphim, each having six wings: With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
Daniel 7:10A river of fire was flowing, coming out from His presence. Thousands upon thousands attended Him, and myriads upon myriads stood before Him. The court was convened, and the books were opened.
Ephesians 3:10His purpose was that now, through the church, the manifold wisdom of God should be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realms,
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 →