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laid him in a manger, because there was no place
for them in the inn.
The Shepherds and the Angels
And in the same region there were shepherds
out in the field, keeping watch over their flock
by night. 9 And an angel of the Lord appeared to
them, and the glory of the Lord shone around
them, and they were filled with great fear. 10 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. 11 For unto you is born this day
in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the
Lord. 12 And this will be a sign for you: you will
find a baby wrapped in swaddling cloths and
lying in a manger.” 13 And suddenly there was
with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host
praising God and saying,
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“Glory to God in the highest,
and on earth peace among those with
whom he is pleased!”
When the angels went away from them into
heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let
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