Luke 2:20
And the shepherds went back, giving glory and praise to God for all that they had heard and seen. It had all happened as they had been told.
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In Context
19while Mary treasured in her heart all that they said, and thought about it often.
Cross References
Psalms 72:17May his name be blessed forever, may his fame endure as the sun. May all nations envy his blessedness, all tribes of the earth call him happy.
Psalms 107:8Let them thank the Lord for his kindness, for his wonderful deeds for people;
Psalms 107:21Let them praise the Lord for his kindness, for his wonderful deeds for people.
Matthew 9:8When the crowd saw this, they were awe-struck, and praised God for giving such power to human beings.
Luke 19:37When he had almost reached the place where the road led down the Mount of Olives, everyone of the many disciples began in their joy to praise God loudly for all the miracles that they had seen:
Acts 11:18On hearing this statement, they said no more, but broke out into praise of God. ‘So even to the Gentiles,’ they exclaimed, ‘God has granted the repentance which leads to life!’
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 →