Luke 2:17

and when they saw it, they made a public report of the declaration delivered to them respecting this child.

Thomas Haweis 1795 New Testament

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

16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe, lying in the manger:

18And all who heard it, marvelled at the things told them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Luke 2:38and at the very same moment coming up, she also in turn confessed the Lord, and spake of him to all who were expecting redemption in Jerusalem.

John 1:41He first finds his own brother Simon, and saith to him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being translated, the 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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