Luke 2:8

In that same countryside were shepherds out in the open fields, watching their flocks that night,

Open English Bible (UK)

In The King James Version

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

In Context

7and she gave birth to her first child, a son. And because there was no room for them in the inn, she swathed him round and laid him in a manger.

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.

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Cross References

Genesis 31:39I did not bring to you the animals which were killed by wild beasts; I bore the loss of it myself; from my hand you required compensation, whether stolen by day or stolen by night.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:2-8

The Birth of Christ. 1 And it came to pass in those days, that there went out a decree from Cæsar Augustus, that all the world should be taxed. 2 ( And this taxing was first made when Cyrenius was governor of Syria.) 3 And all went to be taxed, every one into his own city. 4 And Joseph also went up from Galilee, out of the city of Nazareth, into Judæa, unto the city of David, which is called Bethlehem; (because he was of the house and lineage of David:) 5 To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with… Read the whole commentary →

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