Luke 2:17

and, when they saw it, they told of all that had been said to them about this child.

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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 went quickly, and found Mary and Joseph, and the infant lying in a manger;

18All who heard the shepherds were astonished at their story,

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9So my heart is glad, there is joy inside me; and in safety of body I live.

Psalms 71:17You have taught me, O God, from my youth, and till now have I told of your wonders.

Luke 2:38At that moment she came up, and began publicly to thank God and to speak about the child to all who were looking for the deliverance of Jerusalem.

John 1:41He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him, “We have found the Messiah!” (a word which means ‘Christ,’ or ‘Consecrated’.)

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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