Luke 2:13
And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Young's Literal Translation
In The King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
In Context
12and this [is] to you the sign: Ye shall find a babe wrapped up, lying in the manger.'
14'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'
Cross References
Genesis 32:1And Jacob hath gone on his way, and messengers of God come upon him;
Job 38:7In the singing together of stars of morning, And all sons of God shout for joy,
Psalms 103:20Bless Jehovah, ye His messengers, Mighty in power — doing His word, To hearken to the voice of His Word.
Isaiah 6:2Seraphs are standing above it: six wings hath each one; with two [each] covereth its face, and with two [each] covereth its feet, and with two [each] flieth.
Daniel 7:10A flood of fire is proceeding and coming forth from before Him, a thousand thousands do serve Him, and a myriad of myriads before Him do rise up, the Judge is seated, and the books have been opened.
Ephesians 3:10that there might be made known now to the principalities and the authorities in the heavenly [places], through the assembly, 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 →