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Luke 2:20 Cross-References
Explore 12 cross-references for Luke 2:20 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 20 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.”
Luke 2:20 (KJV)
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Commentary on Luke 2:20
The shepherds returned 'glorifying and praising God for all the things that they had heard and seen, as it was told unto them.' Their worship flows from finding everything exactly as the angel promised—perfect correspondence between revelation and reality strengthens faith and produces praise. The distinction 'heard and seen' encompasses both the angels' announcement and its confirmation in finding the infant. Their glorifying God (not the baby or Mary) demonstrates proper theological understanding—worship belongs to God alone. That they praised 'as it was told unto them' shows their joy came ...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:20
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“the God of Israel”
“You are blessed”
“and the poor among men will rejoice in the Holy One of Israel.”
“they held their peace”
“His name shall endure for ever: his name shall be continued as long as the sun: and men shall be blessed in him: all nations shall call him blessed.”
“at the descent of the Mount of Olives”
“for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
“for his wonderful works to the children of men!”
“continuing steadfastly with one accord in the temple”
“for his wonderful works to the children of men!”