The Shepherds and the Angels
Luke 2:14
In 9 translations
- BSB
- “Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace to men on whom His favor rests!”
- KJV
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
- WEB
- “Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
- ASV
- Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
- LSV
- “Glory in the highest to God, and on earth peace, among men—good will!”
- YLT
- 'Glory in the highest to God, and upon earth peace, among men — good will.'
- DBY
- Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good pleasure in men.Elohim
- DRC
- Glory to God in the highest; and on earth peace to men of good will.
- GNV
- Glory be to God in the high heauens, and peace in earth, and towards men good will.
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Where the editions differ
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- NA28, NA27, Tyndale House, SBLGNT (2010), Westcott–Hort, Tregelles read εὐδοκίας.¶ (“of good-will”); Textus Receptus, Byzantine text read εὐδοκία (“good will”).
SBLGNT apparatus (1)
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- SBLGNT: εὐδοκίας. Westcott and Hort (1881), Tregelles, Nestle–Aland 28th edition read εὐδοκίας; Robinson–Pierpont read εὐδοκία.
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Original-language editions
- SBLGNT
- Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις θεῷ καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκίας.
- RP2018
- Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις θεῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη· ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία.
- TR-Boyd
- Δόξα ἐν ὑψίστοις Θεῷ, καὶ ἐπὶ γῆς εἰρήνη· ἐν ἀνθρώποις εὐδοκία.
- SCR1894
- δοξα εν υψιστοις θεω και επι γης ειρηνη εν ανθρωποις ευδοκια
Who and where
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In the reference works topics that cite this verse
Glorifying GodPeacePraiseDoxologyLanguage of the New TestamentJesusHighestReconciliation with GodPleasureMary
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Cross-references most cited first
- Romans 5:1Therefore, since we have been justified through faith, we have peace with God through our Lord Jesus Christ,
- Luke 19:38“Blessed is the King who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Peace in heaven and glory in the highest!”
- Luke 1:79to shine on those who live in darkness and in the shadow of death, to guide our feet into the path of peace.”
- Colossians 1:20and through Him to reconcile to Himself all things, whether things on earth or things in heaven, by making peace through the blood of His cross.
- Isaiah 9:6–7For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given, and the government will be upon His shoulders. And He will be called Wonderful Counselor, Mighty God, Everlasting Father, Prince of Peace. Of the increase of His…
- Hebrews 13:20–21Now may the God of peace, who through the blood of the eternal covenant brought back from the dead our Lord Jesus, that great Shepherd of the sheep, equip you with every good thing to do His will. And may He accomplish…
- Psalms 85:9–12Surely His salvation is near to those who fear Him, that His glory may dwell in our land. Loving devotion and faithfulness have joined together; righteousness and peace have kissed. Faithfulness sprouts from the earth,…
- Revelation 5:13And I heard every creature in heaven and on earth and under the earth and in the sea, and all that is in them, saying: “To Him who sits on the throne and to the Lamb be praise and honor and glory and power forever and…
- Titus 3:4–7But when the kindness of God our Savior and His love for mankind appeared, He saved us, not by the righteous deeds we had done, but according to His mercy, through the washing of new birth and renewal by the Holy…
- Ephesians 3:20–21Now to Him who is able to do so much more than all we ask or imagine, according to His power that is at work within us, to Him be the glory in the church and in Christ Jesus throughout all generations, forever and…
- Psalms 96:11–13Let the heavens be glad and the earth rejoice; let the sea resound, and all that fills it. Let the fields exult, and all that is in them. Then all the trees of the forest will sing for joy before the LORD, for He is…
- Isaiah 57:19bringing praise to their lips. Peace, peace to those far and near,” says the LORD, “and I will heal them.”
- Jeremiah 23:5–6Behold, the days are coming, declares the LORD, when I will raise up for David a righteous Branch, and He will reign wisely as King and will administer justice and righteousness in the land. In His days Judah will be…
- Matthew 21:9The crowds that went ahead of Him and those that followed were shouting: “Hosanna to the Son of David!” “Blessed is He who comes in the name of the Lord!” “Hosanna in the highest!”
- Acts 10:36He has sent this message to the people of Israel, proclaiming the gospel of peace through Jesus Christ, who is Lord of all.
- John 17:4I have glorified You on earth by accomplishing the work You gave Me to do.
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