Luke 2:17

Now, when they beheld, they made known concerning the thing which had been told them as to this child.

The Emphasised Bible by J. B. Rotherham

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 both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

18And, all who heard, marvelled concerning the things which had been told by the shepherds unto them;

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore, hath my heart rejoiced, and mine honour exulted, Yea, my flesh, shall settle down securely;

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youthful days, And, hitherto, have I been wont to tell of thy wonders;

Luke 2:38and, in that very hour, coming near, she began to give thanks unto God, and to speak concerning him unto all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.

John 1:41The same findeth, first, his own brother Simon, and saith unto him—We have found the Messiah! which is, when translated, Anointed.

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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