Parallel Verses
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,
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 This is the sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in swaddling clothes, and lying in a manger. 13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, 14 Glory to God in the highest. Peace on earth among men with whom he is pleased.
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 22:19
Micaiah continued: Now listen to what Jehovah says! I saw Jehovah sitting on his throne in heaven, with all his angels standing beside him.
Psalm 148:2
Praise him, all his angels. Praise him, his entire heavenly army.
Daniel 7:10
A fiery stream issued from before him. Thousands of thousands ministered to him. Ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him. The judgment was set and the books were opened.
Revelation 5:11
I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and the living creatures and the elders. The number of them was ten thousand (myriads) times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands.
Genesis 28:12
He had a dream in which he saw a stairway set up on the earth with its top reaching up to heaven. He saw the angels of God going up and coming down on it.
Genesis 32:1-2
Along the way God's angels met Jacob.
Job 38:7
while the morning stars sang together and all the sons of God shouted for joy?
Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are myriads in number, thousands upon thousands. Jehovah is among them. The God of Sinai is in his holy place.
Psalm 103:20-21
Bless Jehovah you angels of his, you who excel in strength, who obey his command, and listen to the voice of his Word.
Isaiah 6:2-3
Above him were seraphs, each with six wings. With two wings they covered their faces, with two they covered their feet, and with two they were flying.
Ezekiel 3:12
Then the Spirit lifted me, and behind me I heard a loud thundering voice say: Blessed is Jehovah's glory from this place.
Luke 15:10
I tell you, it is the same for the angels of God who rejoice over one sinner who repents.
Ephesians 3:10
It is the intent that now the manifold wisdom of God might be made known through the congregation and the rules and authorities in the heavenly places.
Hebrews 1:14
Are they not all ministering spirits, sent to minister for those who will be heirs of salvation?
1 Peter 1:12
God revealed to the prophets that the things they spoke were not for their own benefit but for yours. The Holy Spirit was sent from heaven to make known to you what the prophets spoke. Those who spread the good news to you did this. These are things even the angels want to look into.