Luke 2:10 net — But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy t…

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"But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:"

— Luke 2:10, NET Bible

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Luke 2 — Context

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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 place for them in the inn.

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The Shepherds’ Visit Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night.

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An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified.

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But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:

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Today your Savior is born in the city of David. He is Christ the Lord.

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This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”

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Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

Luke 2:10 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:10 say?
Luke 2:10 in the NET Bible reads: “But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:”
Where is Luke 2:10 in the Bible?
Luke 2:10 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 10.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:10.
What translation should I read Luke 2:10 in?
Luke 2:10 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:10?
Luke 2:10 reads (NET): “But the angel said to them,“Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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