Verse (Click for Chapter) New International Version But 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 Translation but 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 Version And 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 Bible But 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 Bible And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good news to you⁺ of great joy that will be to all the people. King James Bible And 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 Version Then 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 Bible 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; NASB 1995 But 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 1977 And 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 Bible But 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 Bible But 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. Berean Annotated Bible But the angel (messenger) said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you⁺ good news of great joy that will be for all the people: Christian Standard Bible But 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 Bible But 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 Version And 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 Version But the angel said, "Don't be afraid! I have good news for you, which will make everyone happy. English Revised Version And 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® Translation The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid! I have good news for you, a message that will fill everyone with joy. Good News Translation but 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 Version Then the angel told them, "Stop being afraid! Listen! I am bringing you good news of great joy for all the people. NET Bible But 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 Bible The 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 Translation And 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 Testament But 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 Bible 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. 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 Bible And the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring good news to you⁺ of great joy that 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 Translation And 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 Version And 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 Bible The 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 Version But 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 English And 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 Testament And 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 Testament And 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 Testament but 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 Testament But 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 Testament And 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 Testament and the angel said to them, Be not affrighted; for behold I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all people, Additional Translations ... Audio Bible 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. 10But 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: 11Today in the city of David a Savior has been born to you. He is Christ the Lord!… Cross References But the angel said to them, Matthew 28:5 But the angel said to the women, “Do not be afraid, for I know that you are looking for Jesus, who was crucified. Luke 1:13 But the angel said to him, “Do not be afraid, Zechariah, because your prayer has been heard. Your wife Elizabeth will bear you a son, and you are to give him the name John. “Do not be afraid! Genesis 15:1 After these events, the word of the LORD came to Abram in a vision: “Do not be afraid, Abram. I am your shield, your very great reward.” Isaiah 41:10 Do not fear, for I am with you; do not be afraid, for I am your God. I will strengthen you; I will surely help you; I will uphold you with My righteous right hand. For behold, Matthew 1:23 “Behold, the virgin will be with child and will give birth to a son, and they will call Him Immanuel” (which means, “God with us”). Luke 1:31 Behold, you will conceive and give birth to a son, and you are to give Him the name Jesus. I bring you good news Isaiah 61:1 The 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, Isaiah 52:7 How 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!” of great joy Luke 1:14 He will be a joy and delight to you, and many will rejoice at his birth, John 15:11 I have told you these things so that My joy may be in you and your joy may be complete. that will be for all the people: Titus 2:11 For the grace of God has appeared, bringing salvation to everyone. 1 Timothy 2:4 who wants everyone to be saved and to come to the knowledge of the truth. Isaiah 9:6-7 For 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 1:20-21 But 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 16:20-22 Truly, 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 40:9 Go 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!” 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 twelve were 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; lift it 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 Afraid Angel Announce Fear Glad Good Great Joy Messenger News TidingsJump to Next Afraid Angel Announce Fear Glad Good Great Joy Messenger News TidingsLuke 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! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people: 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 Shepherds Ordinary 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 Bethlehem The location where the shepherds were watching over their sheep. Bethlehem is significant as the prophesied birthplace of the Messiah. 4. The Good News The message of Jesus' birth, which is the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies and the beginning of the New Covenant. 5. All the People This 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 Joy The 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 Message The 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 Timing God'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 Grace The 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. Bible Study Questions and Answers 1. What is the meaning of Luke 2:10?2. How does Luke 2:10 inspire us to share the "good news of great joy"? 3. What does "great joy" in Luke 2:10 reveal about God's intentions for humanity? 4. How can we apply the angel's message in Luke 2:10 to daily evangelism? 5. Which Old Testament prophecies connect with the announcement in Luke 2:10? 6. How does understanding Luke 2:10 deepen our appreciation for the Christmas story? 7. How does Luke 2:10 define the concept of "good news" in a Christian context? 8. Why is the message of joy in Luke 2:10 significant for believers today? 9. How does Luke 2:10 relate to the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecies? 10. What are the top 10 Lessons from Luke 2? 11. What brings great joy and good tidings today? 12. What does Noël mean? 13. What brings great joy and good tidings today? 14. What holidays are celebrated in Christianity? What Does Luke 2:10 Mean But the angel said to themThe scene opens with a literal, historical messenger from heaven standing before ordinary shepherds. • Angels consistently serve as God’s trustworthy messengers (Hebrews 1:14; Luke 1:19). • God’s choice of humble recipients echoes His pattern of exalting the lowly (Luke 1:52; 1 Corinthians 1:27). • When an angel speaks, the words carry divine authority (Acts 5:20; Revelation 22:6). Do not be afraid! Fear is the natural response to God’s holiness breaking into fallen humanity, yet His first word is comfort. • Similar reassurances: “Do not be afraid, Zechariah” (Luke 1:13), “Do not be afraid, Mary” (Luke 1:30), and at the empty tomb (Matthew 28:5). • God repeatedly commands courage: “Do not fear, for I am with you” (Isaiah 41:10). • The gospel drives out fear because “there is now no condemnation for those who are in Christ Jesus” (Romans 8:1). For behold A divine spotlight: stop, look, and take this in. • Scripture often uses “behold” to mark pivotal revelations—“Behold, the Lamb of God” (John 1:29); “Behold, the virgin will conceive” (Isaiah 7:14). • God invites focused attention so His people do not miss His acts (Psalm 46:10). I bring you good news of great joy The angel proclaims the gospel, not mere information. • Isaiah 52:7 foretold “good news” that proclaims salvation; Jesus fulfilled it (Luke 4:18). • Great joy springs from the arrival of the Savior (Luke 2:11) who will “save His people from their sins” (Matthew 1:21). • The message remains “the power of God for salvation to everyone who believes” (Romans 1:16), producing in believers “inexpressible and glorious joy” (1 Peter 1:8). that will be for all the people The scope is universal—no person, ethnicity, or social class is excluded. • God’s covenant with Abraham promised blessing to “all the families of the earth” (Genesis 12:3). • Simeon will call Jesus “a light for revelation to the Gentiles” (Luke 2:32). • Jesus speaks of “other sheep” beyond Israel (John 10:16); Peter affirms God “shows no favoritism” (Acts 10:34). • Revelation 7:9 pictures a redeemed multitude “from every nation.” The angel’s words extend the invitation to each of us today. summary Luke 2:10 records a real angel calming fearful shepherds and announcing history’s greatest headline: God has sent a Savior, bringing boundless joy meant for everyone. Because the message is God-given, we can trust it, let fear melt away, rejoice in Christ, and share this good news with the whole world. (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.) Greek Butκαὶ (kai) Conjunction Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely. the ὁ (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. angel ἄγγελος (angelos) Noun - Nominative Masculine Singular Strong's 32: From aggello; a messenger; especially an 'angel'; by implication, a pastor. said εἶπεν (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} not Μὴ (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. For γὰρ (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 news εὐαγγελίζομαι (euangelizomai) Verb - Present Indicative Middle - 1st Person Singular Strong's 2097: From eu and aggelos; to announce good news especially the gospel. [of] great μεγάλην (megalēn) Adjective - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 3173: Large, great, in the widest sense. joy χαρὰν (charan) Noun - Accusative Feminine Singular Strong's 5479: Joy, gladness, a source of joy. From chairo; cheerfulness, i.e. Calm delight. that ἥτις (hētis) Personal / Relative Pronoun - Nominative Feminine Singular Strong's 3748: Whosoever, whichsoever, whatsoever. will be ἔσται (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 all παντὶ (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. the τῷ (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. Links Luke 2:10 NIVLuke 2:10 NLT Luke 2:10 ESV Luke 2:10 NASB Luke 2:10 KJV Luke 2:10 BibleApps.com Luke 2:10 Biblia Paralela Luke 2:10 Chinese Bible Luke 2:10 French Bible Luke 2:10 Catholic Bible NT Gospels: Luke 2:10 The angel said to them Don't be (Luke Lu Lk) |
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