Luke 2:20

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was spoken to them. 1 The Circumcision of Jesus

English Majority Text (NT)

In The King James Version

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

In Context

19But Mary treasured all these things and pondered them in her heart.

21And when eight days were completed, so they could circumcise Him, His name was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb. 1 Jesus Presented in the Temple

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Cross References

Matthew 9:8Now when the crowds saw, they marveled and glorified God, who had given such authority to men. 1 The Call of Matthew

Luke 19:37And as He was approaching the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the miracles which they had seen,

Acts 11:18And hearing these things, they remained silent, and they glorified God, saying, “Then God has also granted even the Gentiles repentance unto life.” 1 Barnabas and Saul at Antioch

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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