2:8 Now ¹  there were shepherds ²  nearby ³  living out in the field, keeping guard ⁴  over their flock at night. 2:9 An ⁵  angel of the Lord ⁶  appeared to ⁷  them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were absolutely terrified. ⁸  2:10 But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, ⁹  for I proclaim to you good news ¹⁰  that brings great joy to all the people: 2:11 Today ¹¹  your Savior is born in the city ¹²  of David. ¹³  He is Christ ¹⁴  the Lord. 2:12 This ¹⁵  will be a sign ¹⁶  for you: You will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.” ¹⁷  2:13 Suddenly ¹⁸  a vast, heavenly army ¹⁹  appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,

2:14 “Glory ²⁰  to God in the highest,

and on earth peace among people ²¹  with whom he is pleased!” ²²