Luke 2:14
“Glory to God in the highest, 1 and may there be peace on earth among people 1 with whom he is pleased.”
Unlocked Literal Bible
In The King James Version
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
In Context
13Suddenly there was together with the angel a great, heavenly army praising God and saying, 1
Cross References
Psalms 69:34Let heaven and earth praise him, 1 the seas and everything that moves in them. 1
Psalms 96:11Let the heavens be glad, and let the earth rejoice; 1 let the sea roar and that which fills it shout with joy. 1
Isaiah 44:23Sing, you heavens, for Yahweh has done this; shout, you depths of the earth. 1 Break out into singing, you mountains, you forest with every tree in it; 1 for Yahweh has redeemed Jacob, and will show his glory in Israel. 1
Isaiah 57:19and I create the fruit of the lips. Peace, peace, to those who are far off and to those who are near—says Yahweh—I will heal them. 1
Micah 5:5For this shall be the peace— 1 when the Assyrians come into our land, 1 and when they march against our fortresses, 1 then we will raise against them seven shepherds 1 and eight leaders over men. 1
Matthew 21:9Then the crowds that went before Jesus and those that followed him were shouting, 1 “Hosanna to the son of David! 1 Blessed is the one who comes in the name of the Lord! 1 Hosanna in the highest!”
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 →