在伯利恒之野地里有牧羊的人，夜间按着更次看守羊群。 (路加福音 2:8 和合本)
And there were shepherds living out in the fields nearby, keeping watch over their flocks at night. (Luke 2:8 NIV)
有主的使者站在他们旁边，主的荣光四面照着他们；牧羊的人就甚惧怕。 (路加福音 2:9 和合本)
An angel of the Lord appeared to them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified. (Luke 2:9 NIV)
那天使对他们说：“不要惧怕！我报给你们大喜的信息，是关乎万民的； (路加福音 2:10 和合本)
But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid. I bring you good news that will cause great joy for all the people. (Luke 2:10 NIV)
因今天在大卫的城里，为你们生了救主，就是主基督。 (路加福音 2:11 和合本)
Today in the town of David a Savior has been born to you; he is the Messiah, the Lord. (Luke 2:11 NIV)
你们要看见一个婴孩，包着布，卧在马槽里，那就是记号了。” (路加福音 2:12 和合本)
This will be a sign to you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger.” (Luke 2:12 NIV)