Luke 2:10

Translations

Modern

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:

Traditional

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

Literal

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.

Latin

Et dixit illis angelus: Nolite timere: ecce enim evangelizo vobis gaudium magnum, quod erit omni populo:

Original

Greek

English

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:

Notes

Luke 2:9–10

terrified: Like Zechariah and Mary, the angel's presence was both glorious and frightening. The angel told the shepherds, "Do not be afraid!" (compare 1:11–13, 28–30).
I bring you good news: This Greek verb (euangelizō, meaning “to bring good news”) comes from the same root as the word euangelion (“good news” or “gospel”). In the Berean Standard Bible, euangelion is often translated as “gospel” (for example, Galatians 2:5, 7, 14). Isaiah’s prophecies describe God’s salvation as "good tidings" or "good news" (see, for example, Isaiah 52:7; 61:1).
for all the people: In Luke’s writings, the people (a singular term in Greek) always refers to the people of Israel. The shepherds were told that Israel’s salvation had arrived. It would eventually go to all nations.

Theme notes and profiles

Mary, Mother of Jesus Angels The Birth of Christ The Blessings of Jesus The Messiah The Worship of Angels

Events

Birth of Jesusc. 4 BC

Related verses

Isaiah 40:9
Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
Isaiah 61:1
The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners,
Isaiah 52:7
How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Genesis 12:3
I will bless those who bless you and curse those who curse you; and all the families of the earth will be blessed through you.”
Matthew 28:18
Then Jesus came to them and said, “All authority in heaven and on earth has been given to Me.
Matthew 14:27
But Jesus spoke up at once: “Take courage! It is I. Do not be afraid.”
Luke 1:30
So the angel told her, “Do not be afraid, Mary, for you have found favor with God.
Acts 13:32
And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers
Luke 8:1
Soon afterward, Jesus traveled from one town and village to another, preaching and proclaiming the good news of the kingdom of God. The Twelve were with Him,
Luke 1:19
“I am Gabriel,” replied the angel. “I stand in the presence of God, and I have been sent to speak to you and to bring you this good news.
Revelation 1:17–18
When I saw Him, I fell at His feet like a dead man. But He placed His right hand on me and said, “Do not be afraid. I am the First and the Last,
Isaiah 41:27
I was the first to tell Zion: ‘Look, here they are!’ And I gave to Jerusalem a herald of good news.

Glossary

Angel Baptism of Jesus Bethlehem Bible, Manuscripts and Text of the (New Testament) Book of the Acts of the Apostles Genealogy of Jesus Christ Gospel Luke, Gospel of Manger Virgin Birth of Jesus

Topics

Angel (A Spirit): Appearances of To the Shepherds Angel (A Spirit): Functions of Announces the Birth of Jesus Angels: Announced: The Birth of Christ Gospel: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Holy Spirit: Sin Against Jesus, the Christ: Angels Appear to the Shepherds (In the Vicinity of Bethlehem) Jesus, the Christ: Incarnation of Jesus, the Christ: Prophecies Concerning Universality of the Kingdom of Joy: The Gospel, Good Tidings of Joy: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Mary: The Mother of Jesus Salvation: Unclassified Scriptures Relating To Shepherd: Angels Appeared To The Gospel is Good Tidings of Great Joy for all People The Gospel: Brings Peace Tidings

Luke 2:10

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