After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child,
Come and listen, all who fear God, and I will tell what He has done for me.
At that time those who feared the Lord spoke to one another. The Lord took notice and listened. So a book of remembrance was written before Him for those who feared Yahweh and had high regard for His name.
They hurried off and found both Mary and Joseph, and the baby who was lying in the feeding trough.
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.
At that very moment, she came up and began to thank God and to speak about Him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.
“Go back to your home, and tell all that God has done for you.” And off he went, proclaiming throughout the town all that Jesus had done for him.