Luke 2:10

‘Have no fear,’ the angel said. ‘For I bring you good news of a great joy in store for all the nation.

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

In Context

9when an angel of the Lord suddenly stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were seized with fear.

11This day there has been born to you, in the town of David, a Saviour, who is Christ and Lord.

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Cross References

Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse those who curse you, and all the families of the earth will ask for themselves a blessing like your own.’

Psalms 98:2The Lord has made his victory known, and revealed to the eyes of the nations his righteousness.

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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