Luke 2:17

And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

Revised Version 1895

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 that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

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Cross References

Psalms 16:9Therefore my heart is glad, and my glory rejoiceth: my flesh also shall dwell in safety.

Psalms 71:17O God, thou hast taught me from my youth; and hitherto have I declared thy wondrous works.

Luke 2:38And coming up at that very hour she gave thanks unto God, and spake of him to all them that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem.

John 1:41He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, Christ).

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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