The Shepherds and the Angels
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And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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And an angel of the Lord x appeared to them, and y the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.
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And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all z the people.
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For a unto you is born this day in b the city of David c a Savior, who is d Christ e the Lord.
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And f this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby g wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."
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And suddenly there was with the angel h a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
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i "Glory to God j in the highest,
j and on earth k peace l among those with whom he is pleased!"
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When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, "Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has made known to us."
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And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby m lying in a manger.
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And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child.
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And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.
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But n Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart.
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And the shepherds returned, o glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.
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And p at the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, q he was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.
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Luke 24:4
While they were perplexed about this, behold, two men stood by them in dazzling apparel.
Acts 12:7
And behold, an angel of the Lord stood next to him, and a light shone in the cell. He struck Peter on the side and woke him, saying, "Get up quickly." And the chains fell off his hands.
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Luke 9:31
Who appeared in glory and spoke of his departure, which he was about to accomplish at Jerusalem.
Acts 7:55
But he, full of the Holy Spirit, gazed into heaven and saw the glory of God, and Jesus standing at the right hand of God.
2 Corinthians 3:18
And we all, with unveiled face, beholding the glory of the Lord, are being transformed into the same image from one degree of glory to another. For this comes from the Lord who is the Spirit.
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Luke 2:32
A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.
John 11:50
Nor do you understand that it is better for you that one man should die for the people, not that the whole nation should perish.
Zechariah 9:9
Rejoice greatly, O daughter of Zion! Shout aloud, O daughter of Jerusalem! Behold, your king is coming to you; righteous and having salvation is he, humble and mounted on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
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Isaiah 9:6
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given; and the government shall be upon his shoulder, and his name shall be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace.
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Luke 2:4
And Joseph also went up from Galilee, from the town of Nazareth, to Judea, to the city of David, which is called Bethlehem, because he was of the house and lineage of David.
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Matthew 1:21
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
John 4:42
They said to the woman, "It is no longer because of what you said that we believe, for we have heard for ourselves, and we know that this is indeed the Savior of the world.
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Acts 2:36
Let all the house of Israel therefore know for certain that God has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you crucified.
Acts 10:36
As for the word that he sent to Israel, preaching good news of peace through Jesus Christ ( he is Lord of all).
Luke 23:2
And they began to accuse him, saying, "We found this man misleading our nation and forbidding us to give tribute to Caesar, and saying that he himself is Christ, a king.
Matthew 1:17
So all the generations from Abraham to David were fourteen generations, and from David to the deportation to Babylon fourteen generations, and from the deportation to Babylon to the Christ fourteen generations.
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Luke 1:43
And why is this granted to me that the mother of my Lord should come to me?
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1 Samuel 2:34
And this that shall come upon your two sons, Hophni and Phinehas, shall be the sign to you: both of them shall die on the same day.
2 Kings 19:29
And this shall be the sign for you: this year eat what grows of itself, and in the second year what springs of the same. Then in the third year sow and reap and plant vineyards, and eat their fruit.
2 Kings 20:8 - 9
And Hezekiah said to Isaiah, "What shall be the sign that the Lord will heal me, and that I shall go up to the house of the Lord on the third day?
Isaiah 7:11
"Ask a sign of the Lord your God; let it be deep as Sheol or high as heaven."
Isaiah 7:14
Therefore the Lord himself will give you a sign. Behold, the virgin shall conceive and bear a son, and shall call his name Immanuel.
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Cross References
Luke 2:7
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
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Cross References
Genesis 28:12
And he dreamed, and behold, there was a ladder ...
Genesis 32:1 - 2
Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God me...
1 Kings 22:19
And Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of t...
2 Chronicles 18:18
And Micaiah said, "Therefore hear the word of t...
Psalms 103:21
Bless the Lord, all his hosts, his ministers, w...
Psalms 148:2
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his...
Daniel 7:10
A stream of fire issued and came out from befor...
Revelation 5:11
Then I looked, and I heard around the throne an...
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Cross References
Luke 19:38
Saying, "Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord! Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!
Psalms 148:1
Praise the Lord! Praise the Lord from the heavens; praise him in the heights!
Matthew 21:9
And the crowds that went before him and that followed him were shouting, "Hosanna to the Son of David! Blessed is he who comes in the name of the Lord! Hosanna in the highest!
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Luke 10:21
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spiri...
Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth ...
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority...
John 17:4
I glorified you on earth, having accomplished t...
Acts 7:49
'Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my foots...
Ephesians 3:15
From whom every family in heaven and on earth i...
Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in heaven a...
Colossians 1:20
And through him to reconcile to himself all thi...
Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on ear...
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Luke 10:21
In that same hour he rejoiced in the Holy Spiri...
Matthew 6:10
Your kingdom come, your will be done, on earth ...
Matthew 28:18
And Jesus came and said to them, "All authority...
John 17:4
I glorified you on earth, having accomplished t...
Acts 7:49
Heaven is my throne, and the earth is my footst...
Ephesians 3:15
From whom every family in heaven and on earth i...
Colossians 1:16
For by him all things were created, in heaven a...
Colossians 1:20
And through him to reconcile to himself all thi...
Revelation 5:13
And I heard every creature in heaven and on ear...
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Luke 1:79
To give light to those who sit in darkness and ...
Psalms 85:10
Steadfast love and faithfulness meet; righteous...
Isaiah 9:6 - 7
For to us a child is born, to us a son is given...
Haggai 2:9
The latter glory of this house shall be greater...
Acts 10:36
As for the word that he sent to Israel, preachi...
Romans 5:1
Therefore, since we have been justified by fait...
Ephesians 2:14
For he himself is our peace, who has made us bo...
Ephesians 2:17
And he came and preached peace to you who were ...
Colossians 1:20
And through him to reconcile to himself all thi...
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Cross References
Luke 3:22
And the Holy Spirit descended on him in bodily form, like a dove; and a voice came from heaven, "You are my beloved Son; with you I am well pleased.
Luke 12:32
Fear not, little flock, for it is your Father's good pleasure to give you the kingdom.
Ephesians 1:5
He predestined us for adoption as sons through Jesus Christ, according to the purpose of his will.
Ephesians 1:9
Making known to us the mystery of his will, according to his purpose, which he set forth in Christ
Philippians 2:13
For it is God who works in you, both to will and to work for his good pleasure.
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Luke 2:7
And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
Luke 2:12
And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger.
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Luke 2:51
And he went down with them and came to Nazareth and was submissive to them. And his mother treasured up all these things in her heart.
Luke 1:66
And all who heard them laid them up in their hearts, saying, "What then will this child be?" For the hand of the Lord was with him.
Genesis 37:11
And his brothers were jealous of him, but his father kept the saying in mind.
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Luke 7:16
Fear seized them all, and they glorified God, saying, "A great prophet has arisen among us!" and "God has visited his people!
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Luke 1:59
And on the eighth day they came to circumcise the child. And they would have called him Zechariah after his father.
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Luke 1:31
And behold, you will conceive in your womb and bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus.
Matthew 1:21
She will bear a son, and you shall call his name Jesus, for he will save his people from their sins.
Matthew 1:25
But knew her not until she had given birth to a son. And he called his name Jesus.
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