Luke 2:9

When wow, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

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In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8Now there were shepherds in that same area, staying out in the field and keeping the nightly watches over their flock.

10The angel said to them: “Do not be afraid because listen, I am announcing the most joyful news to you, which will be to all the people!

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Cross References

Matthew 1:20But while he pondered these things, wow, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream saying: “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to receive Mary as your wife, because that which has been conceived in her is of the Holy Spirit.

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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