And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
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Greek Expositor
AD 1000
They were alarmed at the miracle, as it follows, And they were afraid Butthe Angel dispels their rising fears. He not only soothes their terrors, but pours gladness into their hearts; for it follows, For, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy not to the Jewish people only, but to all. The cause of their joy is declared; the new and wonderful birthis made manifest by the very names. It follows, For to you is born this day in the city of Davida Savior, which is Christ the Lord. The first of these, i.e. the Savior, has reference to the action, the third, i.e. the Lord, to the dignity of the person.
He marks the time of our Lord's nativity, when he says, Today, and the place when he adds In the city of David; and the signs thereof when it follows And there shall be a sign Now the Angels bring tidings to the shepherds of the Chief Shepherd ,as of a lamb discovered and brought up in a cave.
