Luke 2:9

And behold an angel of the Lord stood over them and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they feared with great fear.

1902 William Baxter Godbey NT

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8And the shepherds were in that country, tenting out and keeping guard over their flock by night.

10And the angel said to them; Fear not; for behold, I preach unto you the gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people;

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Cross References

Matthew 1:20And he meditating on these things, behold an angel of the Lord appeared unto him in a dream, saying; Joseph, son of David, do not fear to receive Mary thy wife; for that which is begotten in her is of 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 →

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