Luke 2:8 Parallel Translations

NASB:

GWT:

Shepherds were in the fields near Bethlehem. They were taking turns watching their flock during the night.(GOD'S WORD®)

KJV:

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

ASV:

And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

BBE:

And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.

DBY:

And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

ERV:

And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

WEY:

Now there were shepherds in the same part of the country, keeping watch over their sheep by night in the open fields,

WBS:

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

WEB:

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

YLT:

And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,

Luke 2:8 Cross References

XREF:

Luke 2:7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son; and she wrapped Him in cloths, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.

Luke 2:9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. (NASB ©1995)

Commentaries and Concordances

GSB:

2:8 {2} And there were in the same country shepherds {d} abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
(2) The angels themselves declare to poor shepherds (not at all regarding the pride of the mighty) the Godhead and office of the child lying in the crib.
(d) Living outside, and in the open air.

PNT:

2:8 There were... shepherds. The fields around Bethlehem have been for four thousand years the resort of shepherding. There David had cared for his flocks.
Keeping watch. To guard their flocks from robbers and wild beasts, and to keep them from straying.

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:

Abiding Field Fields Flock Flocks Keepers Keeping Lodging Nearby Night-watches Open Region Sheep Shepherds Staying Watch Watching

Abiding Country Field Fields Flock Flocks Keepers Keeping Nearby Night Night-Watches Open Part Region Sheep Shepherds Staying Watch Watching

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