Parallel Verses
International Standard Version
Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by 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:
A Conservative Version
And suddenly there came to be with the agent a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
American Standard Version
And suddenly there was with the angel 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 will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a feeding trough." 13 Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying, 14 "Glory to God in the highest, and peace on earth to people who enjoy his favor!"
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 22:19
But Micaiah responded, "Therefore, listen to what the LORD has to say. I saw the LORD, sitting on his throne, and the entire Heavenly Army was standing around him on his right hand and on his left hand.
Psalm 148:2
Praise him, all his angels; praise him, all his armies!
Daniel 7:10
A river of fire flowed out from before him. Thousands upon thousands were serving him, with millions upon millions waiting before him. The court sat in judgment, and record books were unsealed.
Revelation 5:11
Then I looked, and I heard the voices of many angels, the living creatures, and the elders surrounding the throne. They numbered 10,000's times 10,000 and thousands times thousands.
Genesis 28:12
when he had a dream! He saw a raised highway that had been built with its ending point on earth and its beginning point in heaven. God's angels were ascending and descending on it.
Genesis 32:1-2
As Jacob went on his way, angels from God met him.
Job 38:7
while the morning stars sang together and all the divine beings shouted joyfully?
Psalm 68:17
God's chariots were many thousands. The Lord was there with them at Sinai in holiness.
Psalm 103:20-21
Bless the LORD, you angels who belong to him, you mighty warriors who carry out his commands, who are obedient to the sound of his words.
Isaiah 6:2-3
The seraphim stood above him. Each had six wings: with two he covered his face, and with two he covered his feet, and with two he was flying.
Ezekiel 3:12
Then the Spirit lifted me up and I heard a great earthquake behind me and the glory of the LORD arose from his place,
Luke 15:10
In the same way, I tell you that there is joy in the presence of God's angels over one sinner who repents."
Ephesians 3:10
He did this so that now, through the church, the wisdom of God in all its variety might be made known to the rulers and authorities in the heavenly realm
Hebrews 1:14
All of them are spirits on a divine mission, sent to serve those who are about to inherit salvation, aren't they?
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that they were not serving themselves but you in regard to the things that have now been announced to you by those who brought you the good news through the Holy Spirit sent from heaven. These are things that even the angels desire to look into.