Luke 2:20

Then the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.

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In The King James Version

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

In Context

19But Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.

21When the eight days were completed for his circumcision, he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Cross References

Matthew 9:8When the crowds saw it, they were amazed and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Luke 19:37And as he drew near to the descent of the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to praise God joyfully with a loud voice for all the miracles they had seen,

Acts 11:18When the apostles and brothers heard this, they ceased their objections and began glorifying God, saying, “Then to the Gentiles also God has granted the repentance that leads to life.”

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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