Luke 2:10

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.

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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

9Behold, an angel of Adonai stood by them, and the shekhinah ·manifest weighty glory and presence of God· shone around them, and they were terrified.

11+ 2:11. MP: “a child is born,” Messiah has a human body of flesh and bone. (Is 9:6a) + 2:11. MP: Messiah is called to God’s service from the womb. (Is 49:1b) + 2:11 (11-12a) MP: “a child is born,” Messiah is born as a human being, a man-child. (Is 9:6a) For there is born to you today, in David [Beloved]’s city, a Savior, who is Messiah [Anointed one] the + 2:11 Translation note: In the Peshitta (Aramaic New Covenant) the use of Yahweh is supported here directly referring to the person of Messiah. See also (Acts 2:36) “Yahweh has made this Yeshua, whom you executed on the stake, both MarYah and Messiah” while quoting from (Ps 110:1). MarYah [Master Yahweh].

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Cross References

Genesis 12:3I will bless those who bless you, and I will curse him who curses you. + 12:3. MP: Descendant of Abraham - “By you all the nations of the earth (the Gentiles, non-Jews) will be blessed.” (Luke 24:47; Gal 3:16) All the families of the earth will be blessed through you.” + 12:3. Quoted in Gal 3:8

Psalms 98:2Adonai has made known his yishu'ah ·salvation·. 2 He has openly shown his righteousness in the sight of the nations. 1

Isaiah 41:27I am the first to say to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], ‘Behold, look at them;’ 2 and I will give one who brings good news to Jerusalem [City of peace]. 1

Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of him who brings good news, + 52:7. Quoted in Rom 10:15; Eph 6:15 2 who sh'ma ·hear obey, declares· peace, 2 who brings good news, 2 who sh'ma ·hear obey, proclaims· yishu'ah ·salvation·, 2 who says to Zion [Mountain ridge, Marking], “Your God reigns!” 1

Isaiah 61:1+ 61:1. MP: Messiah will have the Spirit of God upon Him to accomplish His appointed works from God. Consider the purpose of the Spirit in (Is 11:2). (Matt 3:16-17; John 1:32-33) The Ruach of 'Adonay Yahweh [Spirit, Breath of Lord He sustains breathing] is on me; 2 + 61:1 b MP: Messiah has the anointing to proclaim liberty to captives. (John 8:36; 2 Cor 3:17) because Adonai has anointed me to preach good news to the poor + 61:1. Quoted in Matt 11:5; Luke 7:22 and humble. 1 He has sent me to heal the broken hearted, 2 + 61:1 c MP: Messiah has the ministry to proclaim freedom to prisoners (slaves to sin). (John 8:31-34; Rom 6:16-20, 8:1-4) to proclaim liberty to the captives, 2 + 61:1 (1-2) MP: Messiah’s ministry includes preaching the good news to those afflicted and binding the broken hearted. (Matt 11:5; Luke 4:18-21) to let out into the light those bound in the dark, 2 and to restore the crushed with forgiveness; 1

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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