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

And she brought forth her first begotten son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a cratch, because there was no room for them in the inn.

[a]And there were in the same country shepherds, [b]abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:8 The Angels themselves declare to poor shepherds (nothing regarding the pride of the mighty) the Godhead and office of the child lying in the crib.
  2. Luke 2:8 Lodging without doors, and open in the air.

While they were there, the time came for the baby to be born, and she gave birth to her firstborn, a son. She wrapped him in cloths and placed him in a manger, because there was no guest room available for them.

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

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