8. That night, some shepherds were out in the fields near Bethlehem watching their sheep.
9. An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord was shining around them. The shepherds were very afraid.
10. The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I have some very good news for you—news that will make everyone happy.
11. Today your Savior was born in David’s town. He is the Messiah, the Lord.
12. This is how you will know him: You will find a baby wrapped in pieces of cloth and lying in a feeding box.”
13. Then a huge army of angels from heaven joined the first angel, and they were all praising God, saying,