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Luke 2:6,8 - Compare All Versions

Luke 2:6 NIV (New International Version)

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born

Luke 2:8 NIV (New International Version)

And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

Luke 2:6 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

And while they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Luke 2:8 ESV (English Standard Version 2025)

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

Luke 2:6 NLT (New Living Translation)

And while they were there, the time came for her baby to be born.

Luke 2:8 NLT (New Living Translation)

That night there were shepherds staying in the fields nearby, guarding their flocks of sheep.

Luke 2:6 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Luke 2:8 CSB (Christian Standard Bible)

In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.

Luke 2:6 KJV (King James Version)

And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.

Luke 2:8 KJV (King James Version)

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

Luke 2:6 NKJV (New King James Version)

So it was, that while they were there, the days were completed for her to be delivered.

Luke 2:8 NKJV (New King James Version)

Now there were in the same country shepherds living out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:6-7 MSG (The Message)

While they were there, the time came for her to give birth. She gave birth to a son, her firstborn. She wrapped him in a blanket and laid him in a manger, because there was no room in the hostel.

Luke 2:8-12 MSG (The Message)

There were shepherds 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 2:6 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

Luke 2:8 NASB2020 (New American Standard Bible - NASB)

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

Luke 2:6 AMP (Amplified Bible)

While they were there [in Bethlehem], the time came for her to give birth

Luke 2:8 AMP (Amplified Bible)

In the same region there were shepherds staying out in the fields, keeping watch over their flock by night.

Luke 2:6 NET (New English Translation)

While they were there, the time came for her to deliver her child.

Luke 2:8 NET (New English Translation)

Now there were shepherds nearby living out in the field, keeping guard over their flock at night.