Luke 2:17

When they had seen, they made known about the words which had been spoken to them concerning the child.

Montgomery 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

16so they made haste, and came and found Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

18And all who heard it were astonished at the things which were told to them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Luke 2:38She came up at that very hour, and gave thanks to God, and spoke of the child to all who were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

John 1:41In the morning he found his brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (a word which means Christ, the Anointed One).

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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