Luke 2:13 nasb — And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,

NASB

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

— Luke 2:13, NASB

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Luke 2 — Context

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But the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people;

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for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.

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

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

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"Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men with whom He is pleased."

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When the angels had gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds began saying to one another, "Let us go straight to Bethlehem then, and see this thing that has happened which the Lord has made known to us."

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So they came in a hurry and found their way to Mary and Joseph, and the baby as He lay in the manger.

Luke 2:13 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:13 say?
Luke 2:13 in the NASB reads: “And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,”
Where is Luke 2:13 in the Bible?
Luke 2:13 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 13.
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 2:13.
What translation should I read Luke 2:13 in?
Luke 2:13 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 2:13?
Luke 2:13 reads (NASB): “And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,” 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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