Luke 2

Angels and shepherds

8 Now there were shepherds in that same area, staying out in the field and keeping the nightly watches*They would take turns standing watch. over their flock. 9 When wow, an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10 The angel said to them: "Do not be afraid because listen, I am announcing the most joyful news to you, which will be to all the people! 11 You see, today,*The shepherds were Jews, and their ‘day’ began at 6 p.m. The angel’s use of ‘today’ indicates that Jesus was born at night, since the angel delivered his message at night. in David’s city, a Savior was born to you, who is Lord Christ!