Luke 2:9
The Shepherds and the Angels
8And there were shepherds residing in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks by night.9Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:
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Berean Standard Bible
Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
American Standard Version (1901)
And an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
Bible in Basic English
And an angel of the Lord came to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining round about them: and fear came on them.
Douay-Rheims 1899
And behold an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the brightness of God shone round about them; and they feared with a great fear.
Free Bible Version
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone all around them. They were scared out of their wits!
Geneva Bible 1599
And loe, the Angel of the Lord came vpon them, and the glorie of the Lord shone about them, and they were sore afraide.
King James (Authorized) Version
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.
One Unity Resource Bible
Behold, an angel of Adonai stood by them, and the shekhinah ·manifest weighty glory and presence of God· shone around them, and they were terrified.
Translation for Translators
An angel from God appeared to them. A great light ◄from the Lord/from God► shone on them and around them. So they became very afraid.
Unlocked Literal Bible
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were filled with great fear.
Noah Webster Bible
And lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them; and they were in great fear.
World English Bible
Behold, an angel of the Lord stood by them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Young's Literal Translation
and lo, a messenger of the Lord stood over them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they feared a great fear.