The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:8-20
The Bethlehem shepherds see the angels . read more
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Spence, H. D. M., etc.
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:8-20
The shepherds and the herald angels. From limestone cavern, we are taken by the evangelists to the long grassy slopes which stretch to the east of the Jewish city. Hidden in some nook of these slopes rest pious shepherds. Shepherds have always been a meditative class of men, accustomed to the sweet silences of nature, and, apart from the bustle and stir of cities, invited to quiet communion with their own hearts. It would seem that these shepherds were men of the spirit of Simeon. They... read more
Spence, H. D. M., etc.
The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:11
A Savior . Another favorite word with SS . Paul and Luke. The terms "Savior" and "salvation" occur in their writings more than forty times. In the other New Testament books we seldom find either of these expressions. read more
Joseph Benson
Joseph Benson's Commentary of the Old and New Testaments - Luke 2:9-12
Luke 2:9-12. And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them Επεστη αυτοις , stood over them, that is, appeared in a visible form, standing in the air over their heads; and the glory of the Lord shone round about them Not only a great light, but such a glorious splendour as used to represent the presence of God, and was often attended with a host of angels, as here, Luke 2:13. And they were sore afraid At so uncommon and so awful an appearance. And the angel said In the mildest and... read more
Donald C. Fleming
Bridgeway Bible Commentary - Luke 2:1-20
8. Shepherds visit the stable (Luke 2:1-20)Joseph and Mary lived in Nazareth in the north of Palestine (see Luke 1:26-27), but the town to which they belonged according to their ancestry was Bethlehem, the birthplace of their forefather David. When the government issued an order that all people were to return to their ancestral town for a census (probably for taxation purposes), Joseph and Mary made the journey to Bethlehem. The town was so overcrowded with travellers returning for the census... read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:10
not. Greek. me. App-105 . behold. Figure of speech Asterismos. App-6 . I bring you good tidings . Greek. euangelizomai = 1 evangelize (announce) to you great joy. which . Denoting the class or character of the joy. people = the People [of Israel]. read more
E.W. Bullinger
E.W. Bullinger's Companion Bible Notes - Luke 2:11
For = That: meaning "born to-day"; not "I announce to-day". See note on Luke 23:43 . is born = was born, or brought forth. a Saviour. Not a helper: for a Saviour is for the lost. Christ the Lord = Hebrew. Mashiah Jehovah, i.e. Jehovah's Anointed. 1 Samuel 24:6 . App-98 . the Lord. App-98 . B. a. The Lord of all power and might. Therefore able to save. Compare Romans 14:9 . 1Co 8:6 ; 1 Corinthians 12:3 . 2 Corinthians 4:5 .Philippians 1:2 , Philippians 1:11 . These three words define and... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:10
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.Be not afraid ... Fear has ever been the bane of human existence on earth, ever since the fall from Eden. Man is born with only two fears, that of falling and that of a loud noise; but, to these, his experience quickly adds many more, and his fertile imagination countless others. The calming of mortal fears has frequently engaged God's concern, as in this instance... read more
James Burton Coffman
Coffman Commentaries on the Bible - Luke 2:11
For there is born unto you this day in the city of David a Saviour, who is Christ the Lord.Three titles of the Son of God were announced by the angels.Saviour ... has reference to Jesus' office as the sin-bearer, the procurer of salvation for the sons of men, a salvation which, preeminently above everything else, was the remission of their sins and restoration of the fellowship lost in Eden.Christ ... identifies Jesus as the fulfillment of Old Testament prophecy, the Shiloh, Anointed, Suffering... read more
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The Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:8-11
Welcome news from heaven. It is surely not without significance that this most gracious manifestation and announcement was made to these humble Hebrew shepherds "keeping watch over their flock by night." It suggests two truths which are of frequent and perpetual illustration. 1 . That God chooses for his instruments the humble rather than the high. Our human notions would have pointed to the most illustrious in the ]and for such a communication as this. But God chose the lowly... read more