Luke 2:9 — Bible Verse (KJV)

“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.”

Luke 2:9 — King James Version (KJV), 1611

Luke 2:9 in 6 Bible Translations

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Luke 2:9 WEB — World English Bible (2000)

“Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.”

Luke 2:9 — World English Bible

Luke 2:9 ASV — American Standard Version (1901)

“And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid. ”

Luke 2:9 — American Standard Version

Luke 2:9 YLT — Young's Literal Translation (1862)

“and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.”

Luke 2:9 — Young's Literal Translation

Luke 2:9 DBY — Darby Translation (1890)

“And lo, an angel of [the] Lord was there by them, and [the] glory of [the] Lord shone around them, and they feared [with] great fear. ”

Luke 2:9 — Darby Translation

Luke 2:9 GEN — Geneva Bible (1599)

“And loe, the Angel of the Lord came vpon them, and the glorie of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraide.”

Luke 2:9 — Geneva Bible

Luke 2:9 in Context — Luke 2

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.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

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What Does Luke 2:9 Mean?

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