8 And shepherds were in the country the this abiding in the fields, and keeping watches of the night over the flock of them.

9 And lo, a messenger of a Lord stood near to them, and glory of a Lord shone round them; and they feared a fear great.

10 And said to them the messenger: Not fear you; lo for, I bring glad tidings to you a joy great, which shall be to all the people;

8 Shepherds in the same country were in the field keeping watch by night over their flock.

9 Gods angel stood by them and His glory gave illumination around them and they were very afraid.

10 The angel spoke to them: »Do not be afraid. Behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy to all the people.