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6 And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
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While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born,
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son and wrapped him in swaddling cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no place for them in the inn.
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and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.
8 And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.
9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with fear.
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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 And the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the 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 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
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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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