Luke 2:8 - The Message8-12 There were shepherds camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, “Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger.” See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 17698 And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition8 And in that vicinity there were shepherds living [out under the open sky] in the field, watching [in shifts] over their flock by night. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)8 And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. See the chapterCommon English Bible8 Nearby shepherds were living in the fields, guarding their sheep at night. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version8 And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock. See the chapter |