Luke 2:9
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
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8There were shepherds in that region who were staying in the fields, guarding their flock at night.
Cross References
Exodus 16:7In the morning you will see Yahweh's glory, for he hears your complaining against him. Who are we for you to complain against us?”
Exodus 40:34Then the cloud covered the tent of meeting, and Yahweh's glory filled the tabernacle.
1 Kings 8:11The priests could not stand to serve because of the cloud, for the glory of Yahweh filled his house.
Isaiah 35:2it will blossom abundantly and rejoice with joy and singing; 1 the glory of Lebanon will be given to it, the splendor of Carmel and Sharon; 1 they will see the glory of Yahweh, the splendor of our God. 1
Isaiah 60:1Arise, shine; for your light has come, and the glory of Yahweh has risen on you. 1
Matthew 1:20As he thought about these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream, saying, “Joseph, son of David, do not fear to take Mary as your wife, because the one who is conceived in her is conceived by the Holy Spirit.
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 →