Luke 2:18 net — and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

NET Bible

"and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said."

— Luke 2:18, NET Bible

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Luke 2 — Context

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When the angels left them and went back to heaven, the shepherds said to one another,“Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing that has taken place, that the Lord has made known to us.”

16

So they hurried off and located Mary and Joseph, and found the baby lying in a manger.

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When they saw him, they related what they had been told about this child,

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and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

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But Mary treasured up all these words, pondering in her heart what they might mean.

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So the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen; everything was just as they had been told.

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At the end of eight days, when he was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given by the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

Luke 2:18 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:18 say?
Luke 2:18 in the NET Bible reads: “and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.”
Where is Luke 2:18 in the Bible?
Luke 2:18 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 18.
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 2:18.
What translation should I read Luke 2:18 in?
Luke 2:18 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 2:18?
Luke 2:18 reads (NET): “and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.” 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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