Luke 2:14

“Glory to God on high, And on earth peace among men in whom he finds pleasure.”

Twentieth Century New Testament

In The King James Version

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

In Context

13Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly Host, praising God, and singing —

15Now, when the angels had left them and gone back to Heaven, the shepherds said to one another: “Let us go at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has happened, of which the Lord has told us.”

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Cross References

Matthew 21:9The crowds that led the way, as well as those that followed behind, kept shouting: “God save the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! God save him from on high!”

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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