Luke 2:13
Suddenly many heavenly beings appeared, praising God, saying,
Free Bible Version
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 the God of heaven, and on earth peace to those who please him!”
Cross References
Genesis 32:1Jacob went on his way and some angels of God came to meet him.
Job 38:7when the stars of the morning sang together and all the angels shouted for joy.
Psalms 103:20Praise the Lord, you angels, you powerful ones who do what he says, listening to what he tells you!
Isaiah 6:2Seraphim stood above him, and each of them had six wings: They used two wings to cover their faces, two to cover their feet, and two to fly.
Daniel 7:10A stream of fire poured out, flowing from before him. A thousand thousands attended him; ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The court sat to begin its judgment, and the books were opened.
Ephesians 3:10God's plan was that through the church the various aspects of his wisdom would be revealed to the rulers and authorities in heaven.
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 →