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## Luke 2:8-9 in Context (Verses 5–12 KJV)
 
 [5 ](/kjv/luke/2/5) To be taxed with Mary his espoused wife, being great with child.
 
 [6 ](/kjv/luke/2/6) And so it was, that, while they were there, the days were accomplished that she should be delivered.
 
 [7 ](/kjv/luke/2/7) And she brought forth her firstborn son, and wrapped him in swaddling clothes, and laid him in a manger; because there was no room for them in the inn.
 
 [8 ](/kjv/luke/2/8) And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
 
 [9 ](/kjv/luke/2/9) And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
 
 [10 ](/kjv/luke/2/10) And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
 
 [11 ](/kjv/luke/2/11) For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
 
 [12 ](/kjv/luke/2/12) And this *shall be* a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
 
[Luke 1](/kjv/luke/1) [Luke 3](/kjv/luke/3)

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