The shepherds went back to watching their flocks, glorifying and thanking God for all that they'd heard and seen, for it was just as they'd been told.
How wonderful is the Lord, the God of Israel, who lives forever and ever! Let all the people say “Amen”! Praise the Lord!
Let them praise the Lord for his trustworthy love, and for all the wonderful things he does for people.
The humble will be even happier in the Lord, and the poor will find their joy in the Holy One of Israel.
When the crowds saw what had happened, they were scared. Then they praised God that he had given human beings such power.
This is what he had to say: “After me someone is coming who is greater than I am. I'm not worthy to bend down and untie his sandals.
Immediately the man could see. He followed Jesus, praising God. Everyone there who saw what happened also praised God.
After they had heard this explanation, they didn't argue with him anymore, and praised God, saying, “Now God has granted the opportunity to repent and have eternal life to foreigners as well.”