Luke 2:8
King James Version (KJV)
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
In context
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, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10 And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Luke 2:8 in every translation
- KJV King James Version
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- WEB World English Bible
- There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- BSB Berean Standard Bible
- And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.
- ASV American Standard Version
- And there were shepherds in the same country abiding in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- YLT Young's Literal Translation
- And there were shepherds in the same region, lodging in the field, and keeping the night-watches over their flock,
- DBY Darby Translation
- And there were shepherds in that country abiding without, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- WBS Webster Bible
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.