Parallel Verses
Amplified
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host (angelic army) praising God and saying,
New American Standard Bible
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
King James Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Holman Bible
Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
International Standard Version
Suddenly, a multitude of the Heavenly Army appeared with the angel, praising God by saying,
A Conservative Version
And suddenly there came to be with the agent a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
American Standard Version
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
An Understandable Version
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a large number of the heavenly "army" [i.e., of angels], who were praising God and saying,
Anderson New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying:
Bible in Basic English
And suddenly there was with the angel a great band of spirits from heaven, giving praise to God, and saying,
Common New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying,
Daniel Mace New Testament
All of a sudden an army of celestial beings join'd the angel, singing praises to God, and saying,
Darby Translation
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
Godbey New Testament
And immediately a multitude of the heavenly host was with the angel, praising God and saying;
Goodspeed New Testament
Suddenly there appeared with the angel a throng of the heavenly army, praising God, saying,
John Wesley New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying, Glory to God in the highest;
Julia Smith Translation
And suddenly was there a multitude with the messenger of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
King James 2000
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Lexham Expanded Bible
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army, praising God and saying,
Modern King James verseion
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God and saying,
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And straightway there was with the angel a multitude of heavenly soldiers, lauding God, and saying,
Moffatt New Testament
Then a host of heaven's army suddenly appeared beside the angel extolling God and saying,
Montgomery New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly army praising God and saying,
NET Bible
Suddenly a vast, heavenly army appeared with the angel, praising God and saying,
New Heart English Bible
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Noyes New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Sawyer New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
The Emphasized Bible
And, suddenly, there came to be, with the messenger, the throng of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying -
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Twentieth Century New Testament
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a multitude of the heavenly Host, praising God, and singing--
Webster
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
Weymouth New Testament
And immediately there was with the angel a multitude of the army of Heaven praising God and saying,
Williams New Testament
Then suddenly there appeared with the angel a throng of the heavenly host, praising God and saying:
World English Bible
Suddenly, there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly army praising God, and saying,
Worrell New Testament
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the Heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Worsley New Testament
And on a sudden there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host,
Youngs Literal Translation
And suddenly there came with the messenger a multitude of the heavenly host, praising God, and saying,
Themes
Angel (a spirit) » Functions of » Announces the birth of jesus
Angel (a spirit) » Appearances of » To the shepherds
Angels » Celebrate the praises of God
Christ » For select reading » Angels wait upon
Jesus Christ » History of » Angels appear to the shepherds (in the vicinity of bethlehem)
Joy » Great joy, occasions of » The incarnation of Christ
Joy » Instances of » Of angels, when jesus was born
Peace » General references to spiritual
Praise » Encouraged » Heavenly
Topics
Interlinear
References
Word Count of 37 Translations in Luke 2:13
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Shepherds And The Angels
12
And this will be a sign for you [by which you will recognize Him]: you will find a Baby wrapped in [swaddling] cloths and lying in a manger.”
“Glory to God in the highest [heaven],
And on earth peace among men with whom He is well-pleased.”
Phrases
Names
Cross References
1 Kings 22:19
Micaiah said, “Therefore, hear the word of the Lord. I saw the Lord sitting on His throne, and all the host (army) of heaven standing by Him on His right hand and on His left.
Psalm 148:2
Praise Him, all His angels;
Praise Him, all His hosts (armies)!
Daniel 7:10
“A river of fire was flowing
And coming out from before Him;
A thousand thousands were attending Him,
And ten thousand times ten thousand were standing before Him;
The court was seated,
And the books were opened.
Revelation 5:11
Then I looked, and I heard the voice of many angels around the throne and [the voice] of the living creatures and the elders; and they numbered myriads of myriads, and thousands of thousands (innumerable),
Genesis 28:12
He dreamed that there was a ladder (stairway) placed on the earth, and the top of it reached [out of sight] toward heaven; and [he saw] the angels of God ascending and descending on it [going to and from heaven].
Genesis 32:1-2
Then as Jacob went on his way, the angels of God met him [to reassure and protect him].
Job 38:7
When the morning stars sang together
And all the sons of God (angels) shouted for joy?
Psalm 68:17
The chariots of God are
The Lord is among them as He was at Sinai, in holiness.
Psalm 103:20-21
Bless the Lord, you His angels,
You mighty ones who do His commandments,
Obeying the voice of His word!
Isaiah 6:2-3
Above Him seraphim (heavenly beings) stood; each one had six wings: with two wings he covered his face, with two wings he covered his feet, and with two wings he flew.
Ezekiel 3:12
Then the Spirit lifted me up, and I heard a great rushing sound behind me, “Blessed be the glory of the Lord in His place [above the expanse].”
Luke 15:10
Ephesians 3:10
So now through the church the multifaceted wisdom of God [in all its countless aspects] might now be made known [revealing the mystery] to the [angelic] rulers and authorities in the heavenly places.
Hebrews 1:14
Are not all the angels ministering spirits sent out [by God] to serve (accompany, protect) those who will inherit salvation? [Of course they are!]
1 Peter 1:12
It was revealed to them that their services [their prophecies regarding grace] were not [meant] for themselves and their time, but for you, in these things [the death, resurrection, and glorification of Jesus Christ] which have now been told to you by those who preached the gospel to you by the [power of the] Holy Spirit [who was] sent from heaven. Into these things even the angels long to look.