[a]And there were in the same country shepherds, [b]abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

And lo, the Angel of the Lord [c]came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraid.

10 Then the Angel said unto them, Be not afraid: for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people,

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:8 The Angels themselves declare to poor shepherds (nothing regarding the pride of the mighty) the Godhead and office of the child lying in the crib.
  2. Luke 2:8 Lodging without doors, and open in the air.
  3. Luke 2:9 Came suddenly upon them, when they thought of no such matter.

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