9 Just then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.
Luke 2:9
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Luke 1:10–12
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Luke 1:18–20
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Luke 24:3–5
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Luke 1:27–29
27 to a virgin pledged in marriage to a man named Joseph, who was of the house of David. And the virgin’s name was Mary. 28 The angel appeared to her and said, “Greetings, you who are highly favored! The Lord is with you.” 29 Mary was greatly troubled at his words and w…
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