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8 That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
9 Suddenly, an angel of the Lord appeared among them, and the radiance of the Lord’s glory surrounded them. They were terrified,
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An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 but the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
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But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
11 The Savior—yes, the Messiah, the Lord—has been born today in Bethlehem, the city of David!
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Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
12 And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
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This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.”
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