Luke 2:8

King James Version (KJV)

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Translations

Luke 2:8 - Amplified Bible

And in that vicinity there were shepherds living [out under the open sky] in the field, watching [in shifts] over their flock by night.

Luke 2:8 - American Standard Version

And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

Luke 2:8 - Bible in Basic English

And in the same country there were keepers of sheep in the fields, watching over their flock by night.

Luke 2:8 - Darby Bible

And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

Luke 2:8 - English Standard Version

And in the same region there were shepherds out in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:8 - King James Version

And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:8 - La Biblia de las Americas

En la misma regiòn habìa pastores que estaban en el campo, cuidando sus rebaños durante las vigilias de la noche.

Luke 2:8 - The Message

There were sheepherders camping in the neighborhood. They had set night watches over their sheep. Suddenly, God’s angel stood among them and God’s glory blazed around them. They were terrified. The angel said, "Don’t be afraid. I’m here to announce a great and joyful event that is meant for everybody, worldwide: A Savior has just been born in David’s town, a Savior who is Messiah and Master. This is what you’re to look for: a baby wrapped in a blanket and lying in a manger."

Luke 2:8 - New American Standard Bible

In the same region there were {some} shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:8 - Nueva Biblia Latinoamericana de Hoy

En la misma regiòn habìa pastores que estaban en el campo, cuidando sus rebaños durante las vigilias de la noche.

Luke 2:8 - World English Bible

There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

Luke 2:8 - Young's Living Translation

And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,

Luke 2:8 - Additional Comments

Shepherds:
a. Lowest rung on the ladder of society
b. Looked upon as outcasts because their occupation prevented them from keeping the religious rituals required for ceremonial cleanness.
c. Considered untrustworthy & not permitted to testify in court.
Jesus came to all, but especially the meek (Matt 5:5).
All other religious leaders this world has seen developed their ministry, but Jesus' ministry was foretold. His path was prepared by God. The Old Testament speaks of these fulfilled prophesies of his birth and very early years - seed of a woman, descendant of Abraham, descendant of Isaac, descendant of Jacob, from the tribe of Judah, descendent of Jesse, descendant of David, heir to the throne of David, born in Bethlehem, time for His birth, to be born of a virgin, worshipped by shepherds, honored by great kings, slaughter of children, flight to Egypt.

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