Luke 2:8
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.”
Luke 2:8 in 7 translations
- KJVKing James Version
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- DRADouay–Rheims
- And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.
- ASVAmerican Standard Version
- And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- DARBYDarby
- And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- WEBThe World English Bible
- There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- YLTYoung's Literal Translation
- And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
- BPVBiblePics Version
- In the same region, there were shepherds living in the fields, keeping watch over their flock at night.
Context: Luke 2
6And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
About Luke 2: The Birth of Jesus
The birth of Jesus is announced to Mary and Joseph, and He is born in Bethlehem.
Commentary
Luke 2 is a chapter that tells the story of the birth of Jesus Christ. It begins with the decree from Caesar Augustus that a census should be taken of the entire Roman world. This decree required Joseph and Mary to travel to Bethlehem, the city of David, to register for the census. While they were there, Mary gave birth to Jesus and laid him in a manger.