Luke 2:17

After they had seen the Child, they spread widely the message they had received about Him.

Majority Standard Bible

In The King James Version

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

In Context

16So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph and the Baby, who was lying in the manger.

18And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad and my tongue rejoices; my body also will dwell securely.

Psalms 71:17O God, You have taught me from my youth, and to this day I proclaim Your marvelous deeds.

Luke 2:38Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to the Lord and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for redemption in Jerusalem.

John 1:41He first found his brother Simon and told him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated as Christ).

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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