8 In the same region there were some shepherds staying out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock at night. 9 And an angel of the Lord suddenly stood near them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were terribly frightened. 10 And so the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be for all the people; 11 for today in the city of David there has been born for you a Savior, who is 2:11 I.e., the MessiahChrist the Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a 2:12 Or feeding troughmanger." 13 And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly 2:13 Or hostarmy of angels praising God and saying,
14 "Glory to God in the highest,
And on earth peace among people 2:14 Lit of good pleasure; or of goodwillwith whom He is pleased."