He will stand and shepherd them in the strength of the Lord, in the majestic name of the Lord his God. They will live securely, for then his greatness will extend to the ends of the earth.

After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child, and all who heard it were amazed at what the shepherds said to them.

Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying: Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!

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

Now the time had come for Elizabeth to give birth, and she had a son.

While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.

“Let the word of Christ dwell richly among you, in all wisdom teaching and admonishing one another through psalms, hymns, and spiritual songs, singing to God with gratitude in your hearts.

For he will rescue the poor who cry out and the afflicted who have no helper. He will have pity on the poor and helpless and save the lives of the poor.

Come, let us shout joyfully to the Lord, shout triumphantly to the rock of our salvation!

See, the virgin will become pregnant and give birth to a son, and they will name him Immanuel, which is translated “God is with us.”