Luke 2:9 cpdv — And behold, an Angel of the Lord stood near them, and the brightness of God shone around them, and they were struck wit…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"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. "

— Luke 2:9, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 2 — Context

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Then it happened that, while they were there, the days were completed, so that she would give birth.

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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.

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And there were shepherds in the same region, being vigilant and keeping watch in the night over their flock.

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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.

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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.

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For today a Savior has been born for you in the city of David: he is Christ the Lord.

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And this will be a sign for you: you will find the infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2:9 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:9 say?
Luke 2:9 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “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. ”
Where is Luke 2:9 in the Bible?
Luke 2:9 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 9.
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 2:9.
What translation should I read Luke 2:9 in?
Luke 2:9 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 2:9?
Luke 2:9 reads (CPDV): “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. ” 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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