Luk 2:9-10 | TNotes | STEP | Summary for Luke 2:9-10: 2:9-10 terrified: As with Zechariah and Mary, the angelic presence was glorious and frightening. The angel told the shepherds, “Don’t be afraid” (cp. 1:11-13 , 28-30 ). • I bring you good news: This verb (Greek euangelizō , “I evangelize”) is from the same root as the word for “Good News” (Greek euangelion , sometimes translated gospel; e.g., Gal 2:5 , 7 , 14 ). Isaiah’s prophecies describe God’s salvation as good news (see, e.g., Isa 52:7 ; 61:1 ). • to all people (literally to all the people ): In Luke’s writings, “the people” (grammatical singular) always refers to the people of Israel. The shepherds were being told that Israel’s salvation had arrived. It would ultimately go to all nations.

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‏ Luke 2:9-10

Summary for Luke 2:9-10: 2:9-10 ^a terrified: As with Zechariah and Mary, the angelic presence was glorious and frightening. The angel told the shepherds, “Don’t be afraid” (cp. 1:11-13 ^b, 28-30 ^c).

• I bring you good news: This verb (Greek euangelizō, “I evangelize”) is from the same root as the word for “Good News” (Greek euangelion, sometimes translated gospel; e.g., Gal 2:5 ^d, 7 ^e, 14 ^f). Isaiah’s prophecies describe God’s salvation as good news (see, e.g., Isa 52:7 ^g; 61:1 ^h).

• to all people (literally to all the people): In Luke’s writings, “the people” (grammatical singular) always refers to the people of Israel. The shepherds were being told that Israel’s salvation had arrived. It would ultimately go to all nations.