Luke 2:9

when suddenly an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round them; and they were filled with terror.

Weymouth NT (1912)

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

8Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,

10But the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.

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Cross References

Matthew 1:20But while he was contemplating this step, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, "Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to bring home your wife Mary, for she is with child through the Holy Spirit.

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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