7. She gave birth to her first son, wrapped him in strips of cloth and laid him in a manger — there was no room for them to stay in the inn.
8. There were some shepherds in that part of the country who were spending the night in the fields, taking care of their flocks.
9. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone over them. They were terribly afraid,
10. but the angel said to them, “Don't be afraid! I am here with good news for you, which will bring great joy to all the people.
11. This very day in David's town your Saviour was born — Christ the Lord!
12. And this is what will prove it to you: you will find a baby wrapped in strips of cloth and lying in a manger.”
13. Suddenly a great army of heaven's angels appeared with the angel, singing praises to God:
14. “Glory to God in the highest heaven,and peace on earth to those with whom he is pleased!”
15. When the angels went away from them back into heaven, the shepherds said to one another, “Let's go to Bethlehem and see this thing that has happened, which the Lord has told us.”