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Luke 2:8

World English Bible

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

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Luke 2:8 in other translations

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

Luke 2:8 · American Standard Version

Luke 2:8 in context

  1. 6While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
  2. 7She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
  3. 8There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
  4. 9Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
  5. 10The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.