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Luke 2:8
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
Luke 2:8 · Webster Bible
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 be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
6 And so it was, that while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
7 And she brought forth her first-born son, and 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 in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9 And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were in great fear.
10 And the angel said to them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.
11 For to you is born this day, in the city of David, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord.
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