Luke 2:20
The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for everything that they had heard and seen, just as it had been spoken to them.
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In Context
19But Mary kept thinking about all the things she had heard, treasuring them in her heart.
Cross References
Psalms 72:17May his name endure forever; 1 may his name continue as long as the sun; 1 may people be blessed in him; 1 may all nations call him blessed. 1
Psalms 107:8Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness 1 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! 1
Psalms 107:21Oh that people would praise Yahweh for his covenant faithfulness 1 and for the amazing things he has done for humanity! 1
Matthew 9:8When the crowds saw this, they were amazed and praised God, who had given such authority to people.
Luke 19:37As he was now approaching the place where the Mount of Olives descends, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works which they had seen,
Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they said nothing in response, but they praised God and said, “Then God has given repentance for life to the Gentiles also.”
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 →