Luke 2:8-15

8In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.

9Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

10But the angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid, for look, I proclaim to you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

11Today in the city of David a Savior was born for you, who is the Messiah, the Lord.

12This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.”

13Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:

14Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!

15When the angels had left them and returned to heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let’s go straight to Bethlehem and see what has happened, which the Lord has made known to us.”