Thematic Bible
Thematic Bible
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly frightened. And the angel said to them, "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which, indeed, shall be to all the people; read more.
because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!" And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into Heaven, that the shepherds were saying one to another, "Let us go over at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us." And, making haste, they went, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary was closely keeping all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.
because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!" And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into Heaven, that the shepherds were saying one to another, "Let us go over at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us." And, making haste, they went, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary was closely keeping all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.
Mary » The mother of jesus
And in the sixth month the angel Gabriel was sent from God to a city of Galilee, the name of which was Nazareth, to a virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph, of the house of David; and the name of the virgin was Mary. And, the angel, coming in to her, said, "Hail, highly favored one, the Lord is with you." read more.
But she was troubled at the saying, and was deliberating as to what kind of salutation this might be. And the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary; for you found favor from God. And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and shall bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David; and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of His Kingdom there shall be no end." And Mary said to the angel, "How shall this be, since I know not a man?" And the angel, answering, said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; wherefore also the Holy Thing that is begotten shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, Elizabeth, your kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren; because no word from God shall be without power." And Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; may it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
But she was troubled at the saying, and was deliberating as to what kind of salutation this might be. And the angel said to her, "Fear not, Mary; for you found favor from God. And, behold, you shall conceive in your womb, and shall bring forth a Son, and you shall call His name Jesus. He shall be great, and shall be called Son of the Most High; and the Lord God will give to Him the throne of His father David; and He shall reign over the house of Jacob forever; and of His Kingdom there shall be no end." And Mary said to the angel, "How shall this be, since I know not a man?" And the angel, answering, said to her, The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you; wherefore also the Holy Thing that is begotten shall be called the Son of God. And, behold, Elizabeth, your kinswoman, she also has conceived a son in her old age, and this is the sixth month with her who was called barren; because no word from God shall be without power." And Mary said, "Behold, the handmaid of the Lord; may it be to me according to your word." And the angel departed from her.
and Jacob begat Joseph, the husband of Mary, of whom was born Jesus, Who is called Christ.
to enrol himself with Mary his betrothed wife, being with child. And it came to pass, while they were there, that the days were fulfilled for her to give birth; and she brought forth her Son, the Firstborn, and wrapped Him in swaddling clothes, and laid Him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn. read more.
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly frightened. And the angel said to them, "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which, indeed, shall be to all the people; because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!" And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into Heaven, that the shepherds were saying one to another, "Let us go over at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us." And, making haste, they went, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary was closely keeping all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly frightened. And the angel said to them, "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which, indeed, shall be to all the people; because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!" And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into Heaven, that the shepherds were saying one to another, "Let us go over at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us." And, making haste, they went, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary was closely keeping all these sayings, pondering them in her heart.
Religious zeal » Instances of » Shepherds
And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds.
Shepherd » Angels appeared to
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock. And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them; and they were greatly frightened. And the angel said to them, "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which, indeed, shall be to all the people; read more.
because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!" And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into Heaven, that the shepherds were saying one to another, "Let us go over at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us." And, making haste, they went, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary was closely keeping all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.
because there was born to-day, in the city of David, a Saviour, Who is Christ the Lord. And this is the sign to you: ye will find a Babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger." And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying, "Glory to God in the highest; and, on earth, peace among men of good will!" And it came to pass, when the angels went away from them into Heaven, that the shepherds were saying one to another, "Let us go over at once to Bethlehem, and see this thing that has come to pass, which the Lord made known to us." And, making haste, they went, and found both Mary and Joseph, and the Babe lying in the manger. And, having seen Him, they made known concerning the saying spoken to them about this Child. And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds. But Mary was closely keeping all these sayings, pondering them in her heart. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all they heard and saw, as it was spoken to them.