Luke 2:8 — Bible Verse (KJV)
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Luke 2:8 — King James Version (KJV), 1611
Luke 2:8 in 6 Bible Translations
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Luke 2:8 WEB — World English Bible (2000)
“There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.”
Luke 2:8 — World English Bible
Luke 2:8 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)
“And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. ”
Luke 2:8 — American Standard Version
Luke 2:8 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)
“And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,”
Luke 2:8 — Young's Literal Translation
Luke 2:8 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)
“And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock. ”
Luke 2:8 — Darby Translation
Luke 2:8 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)
“And there were in the same countrey shepheards, abiding in the fielde, and keeping watch by night ouer their flocke.”
Luke 2:8 — Geneva Bible
Luke 2:8 in Context — Luke 2
6 And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
What Does Luke 2:8 Mean?
Luke 2:8 is a verse from the Book of Luke, part of the New Testament. It appears in Luke chapter 2. Use The Living Sword's word-by-word study mode to explore every word in the original Greek.
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