8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.


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 firstborn 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, see, the angel of the Lord came on them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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.

Luke 2:8 in Other Translations

The King James Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

The New International Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night.

The Douay-Rheims Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were in the same country shepherds watching, and keeping the night watches over their flock.

The American Standard Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

The Darby Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

The English Revised Version of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

The Webster Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.

The World English Bible Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.

The Young's Literal Translation of the Holy Bible

2:8And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,