Luke 2:18

Everyone was surprised when they heard what those men said.

Plain English Version

In The King James Version

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

In Context

17After those men saw the baby, they talked to people about him, and they told them the message that God’s angel gave them.

19And Mary remembered their words, and she thought about them a lot.

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Cross References

Luke 2:33Joseph and Mary heard the things that Simeon said about Jesus, and they were surprised.

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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