New International VersionBut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people.
New Living Translationbut the angel reassured them. “Don’t be afraid!” he said. “I bring you good news that will bring great joy to all people.
English Standard VersionAnd the angel said to them, “Fear not, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
Berean Standard BibleBut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
Berean Literal BibleAnd the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring good news to you of great joy, which will be to all the people.
King James BibleAnd the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
New King James VersionThen the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which will be to all people.
New American Standard BibleAnd 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;
NASB 1995But 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;
NASB 1977And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you good news of a great joy which shall be for all the people;
Legacy Standard BibleBut 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.
Amplified BibleBut 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.
Christian Standard BibleBut the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
Holman Christian Standard BibleBut the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
American Standard VersionAnd the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
Contemporary English VersionBut the angel said, "Don't be afraid! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy.
English Revised VersionAnd the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
GOD'S WORD® TranslationThe angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy.
Good News Translationbut the angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people.
International Standard VersionThen the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people.
NET BibleBut the angel said to them, "Do not be afraid! Listen carefully, for I proclaim to you good news that brings great joy to all the people:
New Heart English BibleThe angel said to them, "Do not be afraid, for see, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
Webster's Bible TranslationAnd the angel said to them, Fear not: for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people.
Weymouth New TestamentBut the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People. Majority Text Translations Majority Standard BibleBut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
World English BibleThe angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. Literal Translations Literal Standard VersionAnd the messenger said to them, “Do not fear, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be to all the people,
Berean Literal BibleAnd the angel said to them, "Fear not, for behold, I bring good news to you of great joy, which will be to all the people.
Young's Literal Translation And the messenger said to them, 'Fear not, for lo, I bring you good news of great joy, that shall be to all the people --
Smith's Literal TranslationAnd the messenger said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I announce you good news, great joy, which shall be to all people. Catholic Translations Douay-Rheims BibleAnd the angel said to them: Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, that shall be to all the people:
Catholic Public Domain VersionAnd the Angel said to them: “Do not be afraid. For, behold, I proclaim to you a great joy, which will be for all the people.
New American BibleThe angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for behold, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people.
New Revised Standard VersionBut the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid; for see—I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people: Translations from Aramaic Lamsa BibleAnd the angel said to them, Do not be afraid; for behold, I bring you glad tidings of great joy, which will be to all the world.
Aramaic Bible in Plain EnglishAnd the Angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I proclaim to you great joy which will be to the entire universe,” NT Translations Anderson New TestamentAnd the angel said to them: Be not afraid; for, behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which shall be for all people.
Godbey New TestamentAnd the angel said to them; Fear not; for behold, I preach unto you the gospel of great joy, which shall be to all people;
Haweis New TestamentAnd the angel said unto them, Be not affrighted: for, behold, I bring you tidings of great joy, which shall be for all the people.
Mace New Testamentbut the angel said to them, be not afraid, I am only come to bring you great news, which will be matter of joy to you and to the whole world.
Weymouth New TestamentBut the angel said to them, "Put away all fear; for I am bringing you good news of great joy--joy for all the People.
Worrell New TestamentAnd the angel said to them, "Fear not; for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which, indeed, shall be to all the people;
Worsley New Testamentand the angel said to them, Be not affrighted; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people,
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Context The Shepherds and the Angels… 9Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. 10Buttheangelsaidto them,“Do notbe afraid!Forbehold,I bring you good newsof greatjoythatwill befor allthepeople:11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!…
Cross References Matthew 28:5-6But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. / He is not here; He has risen, just as He said! Come, see the place where He lay.
Isaiah 9:6-7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. / Of the increase of His government and peace there will be no end. He will reign on the throne of David and over his kingdom, to establish and sustain it with justice and righteousness from that time and forevermore. The zeal of the LORD of Hosts will accomplish this.
Matthew 1:20-21But after he had pondered these things, an angel of the Lord appeared to him in a dream and said, “Joseph, son of David, do not be afraid to embrace Mary as your wife, for the One conceived in her is from the Holy Spirit. / She will give birth to a Son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus, because He will save His people from their sins.”
John 16:20-22Truly, truly, I tell you, you will weep and wail while the world rejoices. You will grieve, but your grief will turn to joy. / A woman has pain in childbirth because her time has come; but when she brings forth her child, she forgets her anguish because of her joy that a child has been born into the world. / So also you have sorrow now, but I will see you again and your hearts will rejoice, and no one will take away your joy.
Isaiah 40:9Go up on a high mountain, O Zion, herald of good news. Raise your voice loudly, O Jerusalem, herald of good news. Lift it up, do not be afraid! Say to the cities of Judah, “Here is your God!”
Acts 13:32-33And now we proclaim to you the good news: What God promised our fathers / He has fulfilled for us, their children, by raising up Jesus. As it is written in the second Psalm: ‘You are My Son; today I have become Your Father.’
Isaiah 52:7How beautiful on the mountains are the feet of those who bring good news, who proclaim peace, who bring good tidings, who proclaim salvation, who say to Zion, “Your God reigns!”
Romans 10:15And how can they preach unless they are sent? As it is written: “How beautiful are the feet of those who bring good news!”
Zechariah 9:9Rejoice greatly, O Daughter of Zion! Shout in triumph, O Daughter of Jerusalem! See, your King comes to you, righteous and victorious, humble and riding on a donkey, on a colt, the foal of a donkey.
Revelation 14:6-7Then I saw another angel flying overhead, with the eternal gospel to proclaim to those who dwell on the earth—to every nation and tribe and tongue and people. / And he said in a loud voice, “Fear God and give Him glory, because the hour of His judgment has come. Worship the One who made the heavens and the earth and the sea and the springs of waters.”
Isaiah 61:1-2The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on Me, because the LORD has anointed Me to preach good news to the poor. He has sent Me to bind up the brokenhearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives and freedom to the prisoners, / to proclaim the year of the LORD’s favor and the day of our God’s vengeance, to comfort all who mourn,
Philippians 4:4Rejoice in the Lord always. I will say it again: Rejoice!
1 Peter 1:8Though you have not seen Him, you love Him; and though you do not see Him now, you believe in Him and rejoice with an inexpressible and glorious joy,
Psalm 96:11-13Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. / Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy / before the LORD, for He is coming—He is coming to judge the earth. He will judge the world in righteousness and the peoples in His faithfulness.
Psalm 98:4-9Make a joyful noise to the LORD, all the earth; break forth—let your cry ring out, and sing praises! / Sing praises to the LORD with the lyre, in melodious song with the harp. / With trumpets and the blast of the ram’s horn shout for joy before the LORD, the King. ...
Treasury of Scripture And the angel said to them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. Fear not. Luke 1:13,30
But the angel said unto him, Fear not, Zacharias: for thy prayer is heard; and thy wife Elisabeth shall bear thee a son, and thou shalt call his name John… Daniel 10:11,12,19
And he said unto me, O Daniel, a man greatly beloved, understand the words that I speak unto thee, and stand upright: for unto thee am I now sent. And when he had spoken this word unto me, I stood trembling… Matthew 28:5
And the angel answered and said unto the women, Fear not ye: for I know that ye seek Jesus, which was crucified. I bring. Luke 1:19
And the angel answering said unto him, I am Gabriel, that stand in the presence of God; and am sent to speak unto thee, and to shew thee these glad tidings. Luke 8:1
And it came to pass afterward, that he went throughout every city and village, preaching and shewing the glad tidings of the kingdom of God: and the twelvewere with him, Isaiah 40:9
O Zion, that bringest good tidings, get thee up into the high mountain; O Jerusalem, that bringest good tidings, lift up thy voice with strength; liftit up, be not afraid; say unto the cities of Judah, Behold your God! to. Luke 2:31,32
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; … Luke 24:47
And that repentance and remission of sins should be preached in his name among all nations, beginning at Jerusalem. Genesis 12:3
And I will bless them that bless thee, and curse him that curseth thee: and in thee shall all families of the earth be blessed. Jump to Previous AfraidAngelAnnounceFearGladGoodGreatJoyMessengerNewsTidingsJump to Next AfraidAngelAnnounceFearGladGoodGreatJoyMessengerNewsTidingsLuke 2 1.Augustus taxes all the Roman empire.6.The nativity of Jesus.8.An angel relates it to the shepherds, and many sing praises to God for it.15.The shepherds glorify God.21.Jesus is circumcised.22.Mary purified.25.Simeon and Anna prophesy of Jesus,39.who increases in wisdom,41.questions in the temple with the teachers,51.and is obedient to his parents.But the angel said to them,In the biblical narrative, angels often serve as messengers of God, delivering divine revelations to humans. Here, the angel appears to shepherds, a group considered lowly and humble in society, symbolizing God's message reaching all levels of humanity. This encounter occurs in the fields near Bethlehem, a town with significant biblical history as the birthplace of King David, linking Jesus to the Davidic line. “Do not be afraid!
Fear is a common reaction to angelic appearances in the Bible, as seen in encounters with Zechariah (Luke 1:12) and Mary (Luke 1:30). The angel's reassurance reflects God's desire to comfort and bring peace, emphasizing that the message is one of hope rather than judgment. This phrase echoes the frequent biblical theme of God calming fears, as seen inIsaiah 41:10. For behold,
The word "behold" is used to draw attention to the importance and immediacy of the message. It signals a divine revelation that requires the listener's full attention and signifies the beginning of a significant announcement. I bring you good news
The term "good news" is synonymous with the Gospel, which means "good news" in Greek. This announcement is the first proclamation of the Gospel, heralding the birth of Jesus Christ, the Savior. The concept of good news is rooted inIsaiah 52:7, which speaks of the herald bringing good tidings of peace and salvation. of great joy
The joy mentioned here is profound and spiritual, transcending mere happiness. It is the joy of salvation and the fulfillment of God's promises. This joy is a recurring theme in the New Testament, as seen inPhilippians 4:4, where believers are encouraged to rejoice in the Lord always. that will be for all the people:
The message of Jesus' birth is universal, intended for all humanity, not just the Jewish people. This inclusivity fulfills the Abrahamic covenant inGenesis 12:3, where God promises that all peoples on earth will be blessed through Abraham's offspring. The phrase foreshadows the Great Commission inMatthew 28:19, where Jesus commands His disciples to make disciples of all nations. Persons / Places / Events 1. The AngelA messenger from God, likely Gabriel, who delivers divine messages. In this context, the angel brings the announcement of Jesus' birth to the shepherds. 2. The ShepherdsOrdinary men tending their flocks by night. They represent the humble and lowly, chosen by God to receive the first announcement of the Messiah's birth. 3. The Fields near BethlehemThe location where the shepherds were watching over their sheep. Bethlehem is significant as the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah. 4. The Good NewsThe message of Jesus' birth, which is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the beginning of the New Covenant. 5. All the PeopleThis phrase emphasizes the universal nature of the gospel, indicating that the message of salvation through Jesus is for everyone, not just the Jewish people. Teaching Points Fear NotThe angel's first words are a command to not be afraid. In our lives, we can trust God and not fear because He is with us and His plans are for our good. Good News of Great JoyThe birth of Jesus is the ultimate good news. As Christians, we are called to share this joy with others, living as witnesses to the hope we have in Christ. Universal MessageThe gospel is for all people, regardless of background or status. We should strive to reach out to everyone with the love and message of Jesus. Divine TimingGod's announcement to the shepherds shows His perfect timing and choice. We can trust that God’s plans unfold in His perfect timing in our lives as well. Humility and GraceThe shepherds' humble status reminds us that God often chooses the lowly and humble to accomplish His purposes. We should remain humble and open to God's calling. Lists and Questions Top 10 Lessons from Luke 2
What brings great joy and good tidings today?
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What brings great joy and good tidings today?
What holidays are celebrated in Christianity?(10) Fear not.--It is worth noting that this is almost the normal accompaniment of the angelic manifestations in the Gospel ( Matthew 28:5-10; Luke 1:13; Luke 1:30). They were intended to lessen, not to increase the dread which men feel on being brought into contact with the supernatural world. I bring you good tidings.--The verb is formed from the word for glad tidings, which we translate as "gospel"--i.e., good spell, good news. Which shall be to all people.--Better,to all the people. The words point, in the first instance, to the joy which shall be for Israel as God's "people," and as such distinguished from the other "nations" of the world. (Comp.Luke 2:32.)
Parallel Commentaries ...
Greek Butκαὶ(kai)Conjunction
Strong's 2532:And, even, also, namely.theὁ(ho)Article - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.angelἄγγελος(angelos)Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular
Strong's 32:From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor.saidεἶπεν(eipen)Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 2036:Answer, bid, bring word, command. A primary verb; to speak or say.to them,αὐτοῖς(autois)Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Dative Masculine 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 846:He, she, it, they, them, same. From the particle au; the reflexive pronoun self, used of the third person, and of the other persons.“{Do} notΜὴ(Mē)Adverb
Strong's 3361:Not, lest. A primary particle of qualified negation; not, lest; also (whereas ou expects an affirmative one) whether.be afraid!φοβεῖσθε(phobeisthe)Verb - Present Imperative Middle or Passive - 2nd Person Plural
Strong's 5399:From phobos; to frighten, i.e. to be alarmed; by analogy, to be in awe of, i.e. Revere.Forγὰρ(gar)Conjunction
Strong's 1063:For. A primary particle; properly, assigning a reason.behold,ἰδοὺ(idou)Verb - Aorist Imperative Active - 2nd Person Singular
Strong's 2400:See! Lo! Behold! Look! Second person singular imperative middle voice of eido; used as imperative lo!I bring you good newsεὐαγγελίζομαι(euangelizomai)Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular
Strong's 2097:From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel.[of] greatμεγάλην(megalēn)Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3173:Large, great, in the widest sense.joyχαρὰν(charan)Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular
Strong's 5479:Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight.thatἥτις(hētis)Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular
Strong's 3748:Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever.will beἔσται(estai)Verb - Future Indicative Middle - 3rd Person Singular
Strong's 1510:I am, exist. The first person singular present indicative; a prolonged form of a primary and defective verb; I exist.for allπαντὶ(panti)Adjective - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3956:All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.theτῷ(tō)Article - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 3588:The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.people:λαῷ(laō)Noun - Dative Masculine Singular
Strong's 2992:Apparently a primary word; a people.
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