Luke 2:8

Modern English Version

And in the same area there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Cross References

Ezekiel 34:8

As I live, says the Lord God, surely because My flock became a prey, and My flock even became meat to every beast of the field, because there was no shepherd, nor did My shepherds search for My flock, but the shepherds fed themselves and did not feed My flock.

Luke 2:7

And she gave birth to her firstborn Son, and wrapped Him in strips of cloth, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no space for them in the guest room.

Luke 2:9

And then an angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were very afraid.