Luke 2:14
Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
King James Version
World English Bible (WEB)
“Glory to God in the highest, on earth peace, good will toward men.”
American Standard Version (ASV)
Glory to God in the highest, And on earth peace among men in whom he is well pleased.
What this verse means
Angels announce peace on earth and glory to God — heaven's reaction to the birth of Christ.
A short prayer
Lord, glory to You in the highest. Let Your peace rest on my corner of the earth.
Read in context — Luke 2
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.
13And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
14Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.
15And it came to pass, as the angels were gone away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us now go even unto Bethlehem, and see this thing which is come to pass, which the Lord hath made known unto us.
16And they came with haste, and found Mary, and Joseph, and the babe lying in a manger.
Related verses
“For unto us a child is born, unto us a son is given: and the government shall be upon his shoulder: and his name shall be called Wonderful, Counsellor, The mighty God, The everlasting Father, The Prince of Peace.”Isaiah 9:6
“Take my yoke upon you, and learn of me; for I am meek and lowly in heart: and ye shall find rest unto your souls.”Matthew 11:29
“I thank my God upon every remembrance of you,”Philippians 1:3
“And he hath put a new song in my mouth, even praise unto our God: many shall see it, and fear, and shall trust in the Lord.”Psalms 40:3
“O give thanks unto the Lord; for he is good; for his mercy endureth for ever.”1 Chronicles 16:34
Maintained by Get Random Bible Verse · Pool record last updated: