Luke 2:9 Made Simple

KJV ORIGINAL

And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.

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✦ MADE SIMPLE

Suddenly, an angel from God appeared to them, and God's glory lit up everything around them like the most intense light you've ever seen. They were absolutely terrified.

⚡ THE BOTTOM LINE

When heaven shows up unannounced, it's completely overwhelming — even the good news can feel scary at first.

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