Luke 2:13
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God and saying,
World English Bible British
In The King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
In Context
14“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will towards men.”
Cross References
Genesis 32:1Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Job 38:7when the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Psalms 103:20Praise the LORD, you angels of his, who are mighty in strength, who fulfil his word, obeying the voice of his word.
Isaiah 6:2Above him stood the seraphim. Each one had six wings. With two he covered his face. With two he covered his feet. With two he flew.
Daniel 7:10A fiery stream issued and came out from before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him. Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgement was set. The books were opened.
Ephesians 3:10to the intent that now through the assembly the manifold wisdom of God might be made known to the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places,
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 →