Luke 2:9

God's Word

An angel from the Lord suddenly appeared to them. The glory of the Lord filled the area with light, and they were terrified.

Cross References

1 Kings 8:11

The priests couldn’t serve because of the cloud. The Lord’s glory filled his temple.

Exodus 16:10

While Aaron was speaking to the whole community of Israelites, they looked toward the desert. Suddenly, they saw the glory of the Lord in the ⌞column of⌟ smoke.

Exodus 16:7

In the morning you will see the glory of the Lord, because he has heard you complaining about him. Why are you complaining about us?”

Isaiah 35:2

Like a lily the land will blossom. It will rejoice and sing with joy. It will have the glory of Lebanon, the majesty of Carmel and Sharon. Everyone will see the glory of the Lord, the majesty of our God.

Isaiah 40:5

Then the Lord’s glory will be revealed and all people will see it together. The Lord has spoken.”

Isaiah 60:1

Arise! Shine! Your light has come, and the glory of the Lord has dawned.

Ezekiel 3:23

I got up and went to the plain. The Lord’s glory was standing there like the glory I saw by the Chebar River, and I immediately bowed down.

Matthew 1:20

Joseph had this in mind when an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream. The angel said to him, “Joseph, descendant of David, don’t be afraid to take Mary as your wife. She is pregnant by the Holy Spirit.

Luke 1:28

When the angel entered her home, he greeted her and said, “You are favored by the Lord! The Lord is with you.”

Luke 2:8

Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night.

Luke 24:4

While they were puzzled about this, two men in clothes that were as bright as lightning suddenly stood beside them.

John 12:41

Isaiah said this because he had seen Jesus’ glory and had spoken about him.

Acts 12:7

Suddenly, an angel from the Lord stood near Peter, and his cell was filled with light. The angel nudged Peter’s side, woke him up, and said, “Hurry! Get up!” At that moment the chains fell from Peter’s hands.

Acts 27:23

I know this because an angel from the God to whom I belong and whom I serve stood by me last night.

Acts 5:19

But at night an angel from the Lord opened the doors to their cell and led them out of the prison.

2 Corinthians 3:18

As all of us reflect the Lord’s glory with faces that are not covered with veils, we are being changed into his image with ever-increasing glory. This comes from the Lord, who is the Spirit.

2 Corinthians 4:6

We are his servants because the same God who said that light should shine out of darkness has given us light. For that reason we bring to light the knowledge about God’s glory which shines from Christ’s face.

1 Timothy 3:16

The mystery that gives us our reverence for God is acknowledged to be great: He  appeared in his human nature, was approved by the Spirit, was seen by angels, was announced throughout the nations, was believed in the world, and was taken to heaven in glory.

Hebrews 12:21

The sight was so terrifying that even Moses said he was trembling and afraid.

Revelation 18:1

After these things I saw another angel come from heaven. He had tremendous power, and his glory lit up the earth.

Revelation 20:11

I saw a large, white throne and the one who was sitting on it. The earth and the sky fled from his presence, but no place was found for them.