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Luke 2:10

JoyFear

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

9 And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.

11 For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

12 And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

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Here the Bible tells a story about someone else. Ask yourself what it can say to us today. Do read the surrounding verses too, because the context often says more than a single verse.

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BSB
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
KJV
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
WEB
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
ASV
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
DARBY
And the angel said to them, Fear not, for behold, I announce to you glad tidings of great joy, which shall be to all the people;
BLB
And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good news to you⁺ [of] great joy that will be to all the people.
ÅB
Og engelen sa til dem: Forferdes ikke! for se, jeg forkynner dere en stor glede, som skal vederfares alt folket!
OTB
Men engelen sa til dem: "Frykt ikke! For se, jeg forkynner dere en stor glede som skal være for hele folket.
B1930
Og engelen sa til dem: Forferdes ikke! for se, jeg forkynner eder en stor glede, som skal vederfares alt folket!

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  • Isaiah 40:9

    O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; lift it up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God!

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  • Isaiah 61:1

    The Spirit of the Lord GOD is upon me; because the LORD hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;

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  • Isaiah 52:7

    How beautiful upon the mountains are the feet of him that bringeth good tidings, that publisheth peace; that bringeth good tidings of good, that publisheth salvation; that saith unto Zion, Thy God reigneth!

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  • Genesis 12:3

    And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed.

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  • Matthew 28:18

    And Jesus came and spake unto them, saying, All power is given unto me in heaven and in earth.

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  • Luke 1:30

    And the angel said unto her, Fear not, Mary: for thou hast found favour with God.

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  • Matthew 14:27

    But straightway Jesus spake unto them, saying, Be of good cheer; it is I; be not afraid.

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  • Acts 13:32

    And we declare unto you glad tidings, how that the promise which was made unto the fathers,

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