Luke 2:8-9

The Shepherds and the Angels

8 In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.
9 Then an angel of the Lord stood before[a] them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.[b]

Footnotes 2

  • [a]. Or Lord appeared to
  • [b]. Lit they feared a great fear
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