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Luke 2:12
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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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Luke 2:12 in Other Translations
KJV
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And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
ESV
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And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and lying in a manger."
NLT
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And you will recognize him by this sign: You will find a baby wrapped snugly in strips of cloth, lying in a manger.”
MSG
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This is what you're to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."
CSB
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This will be the sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped snugly in cloth and lying in a feeding trough."
Luke 2:12 In-Context
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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.
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Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord.
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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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Suddenly a great company of the heavenly host appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
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“Glory to God in the highest heaven, and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.”
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1 Samuel 2:34
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1 Samuel 10:7
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2 Kings 19:29
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Psalms 86:17
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Isaiah 7:14
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