Luke 2:13
And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Literal Standard 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
12And this [is] the sign to you: you will find a Baby wrapped up, lying in the manger.”
14“Glory in the highest to God, and on earth peace, among men—good will!”
Cross References
Genesis 32:1And Jacob has gone on his way, and messengers of God come on him;
Job 38:7In the singing together of [the] stars of morning, || When all [the] sons of God shout for joy?
Psalms 103:20Bless YHWH, you His messengers, || Mighty in power—doing His word, || To listen to the voice of His word.
Isaiah 6:2Seraphim are standing above it: each one has six wings; with two [each] covers its face, and with two [each] covers its feet, and with two [each] flies.
Daniel 7:10A flood of fire is proceeding and coming forth from before Him, one million serve Him and one hundred million rise up before Him, judgment has been set, and the scrolls have been opened.
Ephesians 3:10that there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly [places], through the Assembly, the manifold wisdom of God,
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 →