Luke 2:13 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Suddenly, a large army of angels appeared with the angel. They were praising God by saying,(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

ASV:

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

BBE:

And suddenly there was with the angel a great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,

DBY:

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,

ERV:

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

WEY:

And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,

WBS:

And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,

WEB:

Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,

YLT:

And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,

Luke 2:13 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 2:12 "This will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:14 "Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased." (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:13 And suddenly there was with the angel {f} a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
(f) Whole armies of angels, who compass the majesty of God round about, just as soldiers, as it were.

PNT:

2:13 A multitude of the heavenly host; i.e. angels, who are represented as a host surrounding the throne of God (1Ki 22:19 2Ch 18:18 Ps 103:21 Da 7:10 Mt 26:53 Re 19:14).
Praising God. Their praises are recorded in Lu 2:14.

MHC:

2:8-20 Angels were heralds of the new-born Saviour, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were in the business of their calling, keeping watch over their flock. We are not out of the way of Divine visits, when we are employed in an honest calling, and abide with God in it. Let God have the honour of this work; Glory to God in the highest. God's good-will to men, manifested in sending the Messiah, redounds to his praise. Other works of God are for his glory, but the redemption of the world is for his glory in the highest. God's goodwill in sending the Messiah, brought peace into this lower world. Peace is here put for all that good which flows to us from Christ's taking our nature upon him. This is a faithful saying, attested by an innumerable company of angels, and well worthy of all acceptation, That the good-will of God toward men, is glory to God in the highest, and peace on the earth. The shepherds lost no time, but came with haste to the place. They were satisfied, and made known abroad concerning this child, that he was the Saviour, even Christ the Lord. Mary carefully observed and thought upon all these things, which were so suited to enliven her holy affections. We should be more delivered from errors in judgment and practice, did we more fully ponder these things in our hearts. It is still proclaimed in our ears that to us is born a Saviour, Christ the Lord. These should be glad tidings to all.

CONC:

Angel Appeared Army Band Company Giving Heaven Heavenly Host Immediately Messenger Multitude Praise Praising Saying Spirits Suddenly

Angel Appeared Army Band Company Great Heaven Heavenly Host Immediately Messenger Multitude Praise Praising Spirits Suddenly

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