Luke 2:20 kjva — And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told…

King James Version with Apocrypha

"And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them."

— Luke 2:20, King James Version with Apocrypha

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Luke 2 — Context

17

And when they had seen it, they made known abroad the saying which was told them concerning this child.

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And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

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But Mary kept all these things, and pondered them in her heart.

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And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.

21

And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb.

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And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

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(As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

Luke 2:20 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:20 say?
Luke 2:20 in the King James Version with Apocrypha reads: “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
Where is Luke 2:20 in the Bible?
Luke 2:20 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 20.
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 2:20.
What translation should I read Luke 2:20 in?
Luke 2:20 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 2:20?
Luke 2:20 reads (KJVA): “And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.” 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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