So the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen; everything was just as they had been told.
The Lord God of Israel deserves praise, in the future and forevermore. Let all the people say, “We agree! Praise the Lord!”
Let them give thanks to the Lord for his loyal love, and for the amazing things he has done for people!
The downtrodden will again rejoice in the Lord; the poor among humankind will take delight in the Holy One of Israel.
When the crowd saw this, they were afraid and honored God who had given such authority to men.
He proclaimed, “One more powerful than I am is coming after me; I am not worthy to bend down and untie the strap of his sandals.
And immediately he regained his sight and followed Jesus, praising God. When all the people saw it, they too gave praise to God.
When they heard this, they ceased their objections and praised God, saying, “So then, God has granted the repentance that leads to life even to the Gentiles.”