Catholic Public Domain Version
"And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock. "
— Luke 2:8, Catholic Public Domain Version
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
“And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. ”
“There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.”
“The Shepherds’ Visit Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night.”
“And there were in the same country shepherds watching and keeping the night watches over their flock.”
“And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.”
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
in order to be declared, with Mary his espoused wife, who was with child.
Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.
And she brought forth her firstborn son. And she wrapped him in swaddling clothes and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them at the inn.
And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock.
And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck with a great fear.
And the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.
For today a Savior has been born for you in the city of David: he is Christ the Lord.