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.

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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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