World English Bible
Luke 2:8
“There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.”
Verse in context — Luke 2
6
It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.
7
She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
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There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
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Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
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The 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.
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