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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.
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A Message of Peace, Not Terror
Commentators like Calvin and Ellicott explain that the angel's first words, "Fear not," were essential. Encountering a divine being would naturally cause terror. The angel immediately calms the shepherds, clarifying that his purpose is not to bring judgment but to announce God's mercy and reconciliation, turning a moment of fear into one of profound peace.
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I bring you good tidings of great joy (ευαγγελιζομα υμιν χαραν μεγαλην). Wycliff, "I evangelize to you a great joy." The active ve…
19th Century
Anglican
Fear not. It is worth noting that this is almost the normal accompaniment of the angelic manifestations in the Gospel ([Reference Matthew …
Baptist
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people. For unto you is born …
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The angel’s announcement includes several of the most frequently used words in Luke’s gospel: “bring... good news,” “joy,” “today,” “Savior,” and “…
16th Century
Protestant
Fear not. The design of this exhortation is to alleviate their fear. For, though it is profitable for people's minds to be struck with awe…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
And the angel said unto them; fear not For he was not a messenger of bad, but of good tidings:
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Presbyterian
Angels were heralds of the newborn Savior, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were attending to their …
