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.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people.
American Standard Version (ASV)
And the angel said unto them, Be not afraid; for behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy which shall be to all the people:
What this verse means
The first Christmas sermon starts with 'fear not' and ends with great joy for all people.
A short prayer
Lord, replace my fear with the good tidings of great joy.
Read in context — Luke 2
8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
Related verses
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“Behold, I will do a new thing; now it shall spring forth; shall ye not know it? I will even make a way in the wilderness, and rivers in the desert.”Isaiah 43:19
“The thief cometh not, but for to steal, and to kill, and to destroy: I am come that they might have life, and that they might have it more abundantly.”John 10:10
“Enter into his gates with thanksgiving, and into his courts with praise: be thankful unto him, and bless his name.”Psalms 100:4
“This is the day which the Lord hath made; we will rejoice and be glad in it.”Psalms 118:24
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