“Why then did the angel not go to Jerusalem, why did he not seek out the scribes and Pharisees, why did he not enter the synagogue of the Jews, but found "shepherds living out in the fields and keeping watch over their flock by night" and announced it to them? Does the word not hint at anything but truly the presenting…”
Origen of Alexandria, 3th c. — Homilies on Luke
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10And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
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8And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
9And, lo, the angel of the Lord came upon them, and the glory of the Lord shone round about them: and they were sore afraid.
— Luke 2:10 —
11For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
12And this shall be a sign unto you; Ye shall find the babe wrapped in swaddling clothes, lying in a manger.