Luke 2:20

And the shepherds returned, glorifying God and praising him for all those things that they had seen and heard, even as it was told to them.

Montgomery New Testament

In The King James Version

And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

In Context

19But Mary treasured up all those words, Often pondering on on them in her heart.

21When eight days had passed, and the time had come to circumcise him, he was called Jesus, the name given him by the angel before his conception in the womb.

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Cross References

Matthew 9:8But all the crowd were awestruck, and glorified God, who had given such power to men.

Luke 19:37And when now he was coming near Jerusalem, and descending the Mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice, and to praise God with a loud voice for the almighty works they had seen.

Acts 11:18On hearing this they held their peace and glorified God, saying, "Forsooth then, to the Gentiles also God has granted repentance unto life."

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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