Luke 2:9

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.

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Other Translations for Luke 2:9

BSB
Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
AKJV
And, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
CPDV
And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck with a great fear.
ERV
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
NHEB
And look, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
SMT
And, behold, a messenger of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them: and they fear a great fear.

Commentary for Luke 2:9

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Barnes’ Notes Classic commentary from Albert Barnes Matthew Henry Commentary Classic commentary from Matthew Henry
Overview of Luke 2:9
Summary
Divine messenger appears with overwhelming radiance
Place
Bethlehem region
Event
Angel appears to shepherds
Estimated Time Period
c. 6 BC
Category
Vision