Luke 2:8
World English Bible (WEB)
There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
In context
6 While they were there, the day had come for her to give birth.
7 She gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in bands of cloth and laid him in a feeding trough, because there was no room for them in the inn.
8 There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
9 Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
10 The 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.
Luke 2:8 in every translation
- WEB World English Bible
- There were shepherds in the same country staying in the field, and keeping watch by night over their flock.
- KJV King James Version
- And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
- 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.