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"Glory to God in the highest, On earth peace, good will toward men."
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God's Glory Comes First
The angels' song begins by declaring "Glory to God," not "Peace on earth." Commentators emphasize that the primary purpose and result of Jesus' birth is the magnification of God's glory. The plan of salvation is the highest possible expression of God's character—His love, mercy, and justice.
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Luke
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Glory to God. Praise be to God, or honor be to God. That is, the praise of redeeming humanity is due to God. The plan of redemption will b…
Among men in whom he is well pleased (εν ανθρωποις ευδοκιας). The Textus Receptus (Authorized Version also has ευδοκια, but the ge…
19th Century
Anglican
Glory to God in the highest.—The words would seem to have formed one of the familiar doxologies of the Jews, and, as such…
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Baptist
Praising God, and saying, Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men. And it came to pass, as the angels were gone a…
The doxology “Glory to God in the highest” is the climax of the story. Its two parts relate to heaven and to earth respectively. In Luke’s account …
16th Century
Protestant
Glory to God in the highest. The angels begin with thanksgiving, or with the praises of God; for Scripture, too, everywhere reminds us tha…
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17th Century
Reformed Baptist
Glory to God in the highest Which with the following words, are not to be considered as a wish, that so it might be,…
Angels were heralds of the newborn Savior, but they were only sent to some poor, humble, pious, industrious shepherds, who were attending to their …
