Luke 2:13-20

The Shepherds and the Angels

13 And suddenly there was with the angel h a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

14 i "Glory to God j in the highest,
j and on earth k peace l among those with whom he is pleased!" 1

15 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." 16 And they went with haste and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby m lying in a manger. 17 And when they saw it, they made known the saying that had been told them concerning this child. 18 And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them. 19 But n Mary treasured up all these things, pondering them in her heart. 20 And the shepherds returned, o glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen, as it had been told them.

  1. 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...
  2. 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!
  3. Cross References
    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...
  4. Cross References
    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...
  5. Cross References
    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...
  6. 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.
  7. 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.
    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.
  8. Cross References
    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.
  9. Cross References
    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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