Luke 2:14 asv — Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.

American Standard Version

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

— Luke 2:14, American Standard Version

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Luke 2 — Context

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for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.

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And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger.

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And suddenly there was 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 in whom he is well pleased.

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And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing that is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.

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And they came with haste, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the babe lying in the manger.

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And when they saw it, they made known concerning the saying which was spoken to them about this child.

Luke 2:14 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:14 say?
Luke 2:14 in the American Standard Version reads: “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased. ”
Where is Luke 2:14 in the Bible?
Luke 2:14 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 14.
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 2:14.
What translation should I read Luke 2:14 in?
Luke 2:14 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 2:14?
Luke 2:14 reads (ASV): “ Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased. ” 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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