"And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying," — Luke 2:13

Luke 2:13 · KJV

“And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,”

— Luke 2:13

Verse 12

And this {shall be} a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

Verse 14

Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

Luke 2 — Context

For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.

And this {shall be} a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.

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, good will toward men.

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. {the shepherds: Gr. the men the shepherds}

Cross References

Revelation 5:11

And I beheld, and I heard the voice of many angels round about the throne and the beasts and the elders: and the number of them was ten thousand times ten thousand, and thousands of thousands;

Psalms 103:20-21

Bless the LORD, ye his angels, that excel in strength, that do his commandments, hearkening unto the voice of his word. {that excel...: Heb. mighty in strength}

Psalms 148:2

Praise ye him, all his angels: praise ye him, all his hosts.

1 Kings 22:19

And he said, Hear thou therefore the word of the LORD: I saw the LORD sitting on his throne, and all the host of heaven standing by him on his right hand and on his left.

Luke 15:10

Likewise, I say unto you, there is joy in the presence of the angels of God over one sinner that repenteth.

Hebrews 1:14

Are they not all ministering spirits, sent forth to minister for them who shall be heirs of salvation?

Daniel 7:10

A fiery stream issued and came forth from before him: thousand thousands ministered unto him, and ten thousand times ten thousand stood before him: the judgment was set, and the books were opened.

Job 38:7

When the morning stars sang together, and all the sons of God shouted for joy?