Luke 2:17

After they had seen him, they made known what had been said to them about this child.

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In The King James Version

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

In Context

16They hurried there and found Mary and Joseph, and saw the baby lying in the manger.

18All who heard it were amazed at what was spoken to them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad; my glory is rejoicing. Surely I will live in security. 1

Psalms 71:17God, you have taught me from my youth; 1 even now I declare your wonderful deeds. 1

Luke 2:38At that very hour she came near to them and began giving thanks to God and she spoke about the child to everyone who had been waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

John 1:41He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated is: Christ).

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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