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Luke 2:8
And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
Luke 2:8 · American Standard Version
Luke 2:8 in other translations
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
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In context
5 to enrol himself with Mary, who was betrothed to him, being great with child.
6 And it came to pass, while they were there, the days were fulfilled that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her firstborn son; and she wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
11 for there is born to you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.
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