Luke 2:13-14
What is written? (ESV)
And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God and saying, ‘Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!’
What does it say?
At once, a multitude of heavenly beings that joined the angel in praising God by saying, “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased.”
What is its immediate context?
Luke’s account of Jesus’ birth describes shepherds keeping watch over their flock at night. An angel announces the birth of the Savior and gives them a sign (vss 8-12), before the heavenly host’s praise and the shepherds’ visit (vss 13-20).
How Luke 2:13-14 is applied across Bible answers
Did Jesus bring peace on earth?
The angels announced Jesus' coming as bringing peace to the earth. Especially known is the King James Version rendering, "and on earth peace, good will toward men."
