Luke 2:10 meaning and explanation

But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid! For behold, I bring you good news of great joy that will be for all the people:

Luke 2:10, Berean Standard Bible

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The angel speaks to frightened shepherds keeping night watch near Bethlehem. His first words calm them, then he announces good news, the Greek euangelizomai, to proclaim glad tidings, a verb tied to royal announcements in the wider Greek world.

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