Luke 2:19
But Mary did not talk to others about what the angels said; she just kept thinking very much about it.
Translation for Translators
In The King James Version
But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.
In Context
18Everyone who heard what was said by the shepherds {what the shepherds said} to them was amazed.
Cross References
Genesis 37:11Joseph’s older brothers were furious/angry with him, but his father just kept thinking about what the dream meant.
Proverbs 4:4my father told me, “Remember my words; if you obey my commandments, you will live a long time.
Luke 1:66Everyone who heard about it kept thinking about it. They were saying, “We wonder what will this child do for God when he grows up [RHQ]!” They wondered that because from what had happened they were sure that God would be helping that child [SYN] in a powerful way.
Luke 9:43All the people there were amazed at the great power of God. While they were all amazed at all the miracles Jesus was doing, he said to his disciples,
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 →