Luke 2:20

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

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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 kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

21And when eight days had passed, when he was to be circumcised, he was given the name JESUS, the name given him by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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Cross References

Matthew 9:8But when the multitudes saw it, they marvelled, and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Luke 19:37And as he was coming near, at the descent of the mount of Olives, the whole multitude of the disciples began to rejoice and praise God with a loud voice for all the mighty works that they had seen;

Acts 11:18When they heard these things, they held their peace, and glorified God, saying, Then God has also granted to the Gentiles the repentance that leads to 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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