World English Bible
"There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock."
— Luke 2:8, World English Bible
“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. ”
“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.”
to enroll himself with Mary, who was pledged to be married to him as wife, being pregnant.
It happened, while they were there, that the day had come that she should give birth.
She brought forth her firstborn son, and she wrapped him in bands of cloth, and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
For there is born to you, this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.