Parallel Verses
American Standard Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
New American Standard Bible
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Holman Bible
Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
International Standard Version
Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying,
A Conservative Version
And suddenly there came to be with the agent a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Amplified
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,
An Understandable Version
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a large number of the heavenly "army" [i.e., of angels], who were praising God and saying,
Anderson New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:
Bible in Basic English
And suddenly there was with the angel a great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,
Common New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
Daniel Mace New Testament
All of a sudden an army of celestial beings join'd the angel, singing praises to God, and saying,
Darby Translation
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
Godbey New Testament
And immediately a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying;
Goodspeed New Testament
Suddenly there appeared with the angel a throng of the heavenly army, praising God, saying,
John Wesley New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest;
Julia Smith Translation
And suddenly was there a multitude with the messenger of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
King James 2000
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Lexham Expanded Bible
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying,
Modern King James verseion
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying,
Moffatt New Testament
Then a host of heaven's army suddenly appeared beside the angel extolling God and saying,
Montgomery New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly army praising God and saying,
NET Bible
Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
New Heart English Bible
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Noyes New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Sawyer New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
The Emphasized Bible
And, suddenly, there came to be, with the messenger, the throng of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly Host, praising God, and singing--
Webster
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Weymouth New Testament
And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,
Williams New Testament
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a throng of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
World English Bible
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
Worrell New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Worsley New Testament
And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
Youngs Literal Translation
And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Themes
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Angels » Celebrate the praises of God
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The incarnation of Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when jesus was born
Peace » General references to spiritual
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 2:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Shepherds And The Angels
12 And this is the sign unto you: Ye shall find a babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 22:19
And Micaiah'said, Therefore hear thou the word of Jehovah: I saw Jehovah sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.
Psalm 148:2
Praise ye him, all his angels: Praise ye him, all his host.
Daniel 7:10
A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousands of thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.
Revelation 5:11
And I saw, and I heard a voice of many angels round about the throne and the living creatures and the elders; and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;
Genesis 28:12
And he dreamed. And behold, a ladder set up on the earth, and the top of it reached to heaven. And behold, the angels of God ascending and descending on it.
Genesis 32:1-2
And Jacob went on his way, and the angels of God met him.
Job 38:7
When the morning stars sang together, And all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are twenty thousand, even thousands upon thousands; The Lord is among them, as in'sinai, in the sanctuary.
Psalm 103:20-21
Bless Jehovah, ye his angels, That are mighty in strength, that fulfil his word, Hearkening unto the voice of his word.
Isaiah 6:2-3
Above him stood the seraphim: each one had six wings; with twain he covered his face, and with twain he covered his feet, and with twain he did fly.
Ezekiel 3:12
Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard behind me the voice of a great rushing,'saying , Blessed be the glory of Jehovah from his place.
Luke 15:10
Even so, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.
Ephesians 3:10
to the intent that now unto the principalities and the powers in the heavenly places might be made known through the church the manifold wisdom of God,
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to do service for the sake of them that shall inherit salvation?
1 Peter 1:12
To whom it was revealed, that not unto themselves, but unto you, did they minister these things, which now have been announced unto you through them that preached the gospel unto you by the Holy Spirit sent forth from heaven; which things angel desire to look into.