Luke 2:18
New International Version
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

New Living Translation
All who heard the shepherds’ story were astonished,

English Standard Version
And all who heard it wondered at what the shepherds told them.

Berean Standard Bible
And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Berean Literal Bible
And all those having heard marveled concerning the things having been spoken to them by the shepherds.

King James Bible
And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

New King James Version
And all those who heard it marveled at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

New American Standard Bible
And all who heard it were amazed about the things which were told them by the shepherds.

NASB 1995
And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

NASB 1977
And all who heard it wondered at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

Legacy Standard Bible
And all who heard it marveled at the things which were told them by the shepherds.

Amplified Bible
and all who heard it were astounded and wondered at what the shepherds told them.

Christian Standard Bible
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Holman Christian Standard Bible
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

American Standard Version
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

Contemporary English Version
Everyone listened and was surprised.

English Revised Version
And all that heard it wondered at the things which were spoken unto them by the shepherds.

GOD'S WORD® Translation
Everyone who heard the shepherds' story was amazed.

Good News Translation
All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said.

International Standard Version
All who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.

Majority Standard Bible
And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

NET Bible
and all who heard it were astonished at what the shepherds said.

New Heart English Bible
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.

Webster's Bible Translation
And all they that heard it, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Weymouth New Testament
and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.

World English Bible
All who heard it wondered at the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.
Literal Translations
Literal Standard Version
And all who heard [it] wondered concerning the things spoken to them by the shepherds;

Berean Literal Bible
And all those having heard marveled concerning the things having been spoken to them by the shepherds.

Young's Literal Translation
And all who heard, did wonder concerning the things spoken by the shepherds unto them;

Smith's Literal Translation
And all having heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds.
Catholic Translations
Douay-Rheims Bible
And all that heard, wondered; and at those things that were told them by the shepherds.

Catholic Public Domain Version
And all who heard it were amazed by this, and by those things which were told to them by the shepherds.

New American Bible
All who heard it were amazed by what had been told them by the shepherds.

New Revised Standard Version
and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds told them.
Translations from Aramaic
Lamsa Bible
And all who heard it were amazed at the things which were spoken by the shepherds.

Aramaic Bible in Plain English
And all who heard marveled concerning those things that were spoken to them by the shepherds.
NT Translations
Anderson New Testament
And all that heard, wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

Godbey New Testament
And all hearing wondered concerning the things which were spoken to them by the shepherds.

Haweis New Testament
And all who heard it, marvelled at the things told them by the shepherds.

Mace New Testament
and all that heard of it, were surprized at what the shepherds related.

Weymouth New Testament
and all who listened were astonished at what the shepherds told them.

Worrell New Testament
And all who heard wondered at the things spoken to them by the shepherds.

Worsley New Testament
and all that heard it, were amazed at the things which were related to them by the shepherds.

Additional Translations ...
Audio Bible



Context
The Shepherds and the Angels
17After they had seen the Child, they spread the message they had received about Him. 18And all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them. 19But Mary treasured up all these things and pondered them in her heart.…

Cross References
Matthew 2:10-11
When they saw the star, they rejoiced with great delight. / On coming to the house, they saw the Child with His mother Mary, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts of gold and frankincense and myrrh.

Matthew 2:17-18
Then what was spoken through the prophet Jeremiah was fulfilled: / “A voice is heard in Ramah, weeping and great mourning, Rachel weeping for her children and refusing to be comforted, because they are no more.”

Matthew 9:8
When the crowds saw this, they were filled with awe and glorified God, who had given such authority to men.

Matthew 21:15
But the chief priests and scribes were indignant when they saw the wonders He performed and the children shouting in the temple courts, “Hosanna to the Son of David!”

Mark 5:20
So the man went away and began to proclaim throughout the Decapolis how much Jesus had done for him. And everyone was amazed.

Mark 6:51
Then He climbed into the boat with them, and the wind died down. And the disciples were utterly astounded,

Mark 16:8
So the women left the tomb and ran away, trembling and bewildered. And in their fear they did not say a word to anyone.

John 4:28-30
Then the woman left her water jar, went back into the town, and said to the people, / “Come, see a man who told me everything I ever did. Could this be the Christ?” / So they left the town and made their way toward Jesus.

John 4:39
Many of the Samaritans from that town believed in Jesus because of the woman’s testimony, “He told me everything I ever did.”

Acts 2:7-12
Astounded and amazed, they asked, “Are not all these who are speaking Galileans? / How is it then that each of us hears them in his own native language? / Parthians, Medes, and Elamites; residents of Mesopotamia, Judea and Cappadocia, Pontus and Asia, ...

Acts 3:10-11
they recognized him as the man who used to sit begging at the Beautiful Gate of the temple, and they were filled with wonder and amazement at what had happened to him. / While the man clung to Peter and John, all the people were astonished and ran to them in the walkway called Solomon’s Colonnade.

Acts 4:13-14
When they saw the boldness of Peter and John and realized that they were unschooled, ordinary men, they marveled and took note that these men had been with Jesus. / And seeing the man who had been healed standing there with them, they had nothing to say in response.

Acts 8:6-8
The crowds all paid close attention to Philip’s message and to the signs they saw him perform. / With loud shrieks, unclean spirits came out of many who were possessed, and many of the paralyzed and lame were healed. / So there was great joy in that city.

Acts 13:12
When the proconsul saw what had happened, he believed, for he was astonished at the teaching about the Lord.

Acts 19:17
This became known to all the Jews and Greeks living in Ephesus, and fear came over all of them. So the name of the Lord Jesus was held in high honor.


Treasury of Scripture

And all they that heard it wondered at those things which were told them by the shepherds.

wondered.

Luke 2:33,47
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him…

Luke 1:65,66
And fear came on all that dwelt round about them: and all these sayings were noised abroad throughout all the hill country of Judaea…

Luke 4:36
And they were all amazed, and spake among themselves, saying, What a word is this! for with authority and power he commandeth the unclean spirits, and they come out.

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Luke 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.














And all who heard it
This phrase emphasizes the universality of the message delivered by the shepherds. The Greek word for "all" (πάντες, pantes) indicates that everyone within earshot was included, suggesting a widespread dissemination of the news. Historically, shepherds were not considered reliable witnesses in Jewish society, yet God chose them to be the first evangelists of Christ's birth. This choice underscores the theme of God's message being accessible to all, regardless of social status.

were amazed
The Greek word used here is "ἐθαύμασαν" (ethaumasan), which conveys a sense of wonder and astonishment. This reaction is significant because it reflects the impact of the divine message on ordinary people. The amazement of the listeners can be seen as a fulfillment of the prophecies concerning the Messiah, who would bring about a new understanding and revelation of God's plan. This amazement also serves as a precursor to the transformative power of Jesus' ministry.

at what the shepherds said to them
The shepherds' testimony is central to this verse. The Greek word for "said" (λαλούντων, lalounton) implies a continuous action, suggesting that the shepherds were actively and eagerly sharing their experience. This aligns with the biblical theme of witnessing, where those who encounter God are compelled to share their experience with others. The shepherds' message was not just about the birth of a child but the fulfillment of God's promise to send a Savior. Their role as messengers highlights the inclusivity of the Gospel, as God chose humble shepherds to announce the birth of the King of Kings. This choice reflects the biblical principle that God often uses the least likely individuals to accomplish His purposes, thereby confounding human expectations and glorifying His sovereignty.

Parallel Commentaries ...


Greek
And
καὶ (kai)
Conjunction
Strong's 2532: And, even, also, namely.

all
πάντες (pantes)
Adjective - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3956: All, the whole, every kind of. Including all the forms of declension; apparently a primary word; all, any, every, the whole.

who
οἱ (hoi)
Article - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

heard [it]
ἀκούσαντες (akousantes)
Verb - Aorist Participle Active - Nominative Masculine Plural
Strong's 191: To hear, listen, comprehend by hearing; pass: is heard, reported. A primary verb; to hear.

were amazed
ἐθαύμασαν (ethaumasan)
Verb - Aorist Indicative Active - 3rd Person Plural
Strong's 2296: (a) intrans: I wonder, marvel, (b) trans: I wonder at, admire. From thauma; to wonder; by implication, to admire.

at
περὶ (peri)
Preposition
Strong's 4012: From the base of peran; properly, through, i.e. Around; figuratively with respect to; used in various applications, of place, cause or time.

what
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

the
τῶν (tōn)
Article - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 3588: The, the definite article. Including the feminine he, and the neuter to in all their inflections; the definite article; the.

shepherds
ποιμένων (poimenōn)
Noun - Genitive Masculine Plural
Strong's 4166: A shepherd; hence met: of the feeder, protector, and ruler of a flock of men. Of uncertain affinity; a shepherd.

said
λαληθέντων (lalēthentōn)
Verb - Aorist Participle Passive - Genitive Neuter Plural
Strong's 2980: A prolonged form of an otherwise obsolete verb; to talk, i.e. Utter words.

to
πρὸς (pros)
Preposition
Strong's 4314: To, towards, with. A strengthened form of pro; a preposition of direction; forward to, i.e. Toward.

them.
αὐτούς (autous)
Personal / Possessive Pronoun - Accusative 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.


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