Luke 2:13
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Revised Version 1895
In The King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
In Context
14Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
Cross References
Genesis 32:1And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Job 38:7When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Psalms 103:20Bless the LORD, ye angels of his: ye mighty in strength, that fulfill his word, hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Isaiah 6:2Above him stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
Daniel 7:10A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Ephesians 3:10to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,
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 →