Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 2:8 Cross-References
Explore 6 cross-references for Luke 2:8 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 8 to related passages throughout the Bible.
The Shepherds and the Angels
“And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night. watch: or, the night watches”
Luke 2:8 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 2:8
Shepherds 'abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night' receive the first angelic announcement of Christ's birth. God's choice of shepherds—among society's lowest classes—to receive heaven's greatest news demonstrates divine inversion of worldly values. The phrase 'keeping watch' (Greek 'phylassontes phylakas,' φυλάσσοντες φυλακάς) means guarding vigilantly, suggesting spiritual alertness. These shepherds faithfully fulfill humble duties while remaining spiritually receptive, making them fitting first witnesses to the Good Shepherd's birth.
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:8
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“I didn't bring to you. I bore the loss of it. Of my hand you required it”
“Your servant was keeping his father's sheep; and when there came a lion”
“and took him from the sheepfolds;”
“but the sheep didn't listen to them.”
“says the Lord Yahweh”
“his father-in-law”