Luke 2:1, 2, 3, 4, 5, 6, 7, 8, 9, 10, 11, 12, 13, 14
Luke 2:1 NABRE
In those days a decree went out from Caesar Augustus that the whole world should be enrolled.
Luke 2:8 NABRE
Now there were shepherds in that region living in the fields and keeping the night watch over their flock.
Luke 2:9 NABRE
The angel of the Lord appeared to them and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were struck with great fear.
Luke 2:10 NABRE
The angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Luke 2:11 NABRE
For today in the city of David a savior has been born for you who is Messiah and Lord.
Luke 2:12 NABRE
And this will be a sign for you: you will find an infant wrapped in swaddling clothes and lying in a manger.”
Luke 2:13 NABRE
And suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying
Luke 2:14 NABRE
“Glory to God in the highest and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests.” The Visit of the Shepherds.