All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,
I and the children the Lord has given me serve as signs and warnings to Israel from the Lord of Heaven’s Armies who dwells in his Temple on Mount Zion.
After seeing him, the shepherds told everyone what had happened and what the angel had said to them about this child.
but Mary kept all these things in her heart and thought about them often.
Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him.
All who heard him were amazed at his understanding and his answers.
Amazed, the people exclaimed, “What authority and power this man’s words possess! Even evil spirits obey him, and they flee at his command!”
