【路2:8】 在伯利恒之野地里有牧羊的人,夜间按着更次看守羊群。
And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
【路2:9】 有主的使者站在他们旁边,主的荣光四面照着他们。牧羊的人就甚惧怕。
And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
【路2:10】 那天使对他们说,不要惧怕,我报给你们大喜的信息,是关乎万民的。
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
【路2:11】 因今天在大卫的城里,为你们生了救主,就是主基督。
For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
【路2:12】 你们要看见一个婴孩,包着布,卧在马槽里,那就是记号了。
And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
【路2:13】 忽然有一大队天兵,同那天使赞美神说,
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
【路2:14】 在至高之处荣耀归与神,在地上平安归与他所喜悦的人。(有古卷作喜悦归与人)。
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
【路2:15】 众天使离开他们升天去了,牧羊的人彼此说,我们往伯利恒去,看看所成的事,就是主所指示我们的。
And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.