Luke 2:10
And the angel said unto them, Fear not: for, behold, I bring you good tidings of great joy, which shall be to all people.
Cross-reference
Luke 2:32 specifies that salvation is a light for Gentiles; the angel's good news for all people is clarified as including both Jews and Gentiles.
Luke 2:30 has Simeon declaring he has seen God's salvation—the fulfillment of the good news announced here.
In Luke 2:31, Simeon declares salvation prepared for all peoples; the angel's good news for all the people points to this universal scope.
Luke 1:13 has the angel telling Zechariah 'Fear not' before announcing John's birth, exactly matching the angel's opening to the shepherds.
Luke 1:30 shows the angel telling Mary 'Do not be afraid' before announcing Jesus' birth, the same pattern used for the shepherds.
Luke 24:47 commands proclaiming repentance to all nations; the angel's good news of great joy for all people anticipates this worldwide mission.
In Luke 19:42, Jesus weeps that Jerusalem missed the peace — the very joy announced here was offered but rejected.
Luke 3:6 quotes Isaiah that 'all people will see God's salvation'—echoing the 'for all the people' scope of this good news.
Luke 1:12 shows Zechariah's fear at the angel—the same 'Do not be afraid' response needed here for the shepherds.
Matthew 28:5 has an angel telling the women at the tomb 'Do not be afraid' — the same angelic reassurance as at Jesus' birth.
Mark 1:15 has Jesus preaching the gospel of the kingdom, directly continuing the same 'good news' the angel announced at his birth.
Genesis 12:3 promises that all families of the earth will be blessed through Abraham; the angel's good news of Jesus' birth fulfills that blessing for all people.
Mark 16:15 commands preaching the gospel to all creation, fulfilling the universal scope of the angel's 'good news for all the people.'
Acts 13:32 proclaims the good news of God's promises fulfilled in Jesus; the angel's announcement is the first proclamation of that same good news.
Romans 10:15 quotes Isaiah 52:7 about the beautiful feet of those who bring good news; the angel embodies this messenger bringing good news of Christ.
Romans 15:9-12 cites OT prophecies that Gentiles will rejoice in God's mercy, confirming the angel's good news was for all peoples.
Ephesians 3:8 shows Paul specifically preaching to Gentiles the unsearchable riches of Christ, the very good news the angel declared for all people.
Colossians 1:23 says the gospel has been proclaimed in all creation under heaven, realizing the universal joy announced by the angel.
Revelation 1:17 is Jesus telling John 'Do not be afraid' — a divine reassurance parallel to the angel's words.
Psalm 98:3 adds that all ends of the earth see God's salvation, reinforcing the universal scope of the angel's good news.
Daniel 10:19 repeats the 'do not fear' command from an angel, reinforcing the pattern of divine reassurance in fearful encounters.
Daniel 10:12 directly says 'Do not fear, Daniel' — a parallel angelic reassurance matching the angel's words to the shepherds.
Psalm 98:2 announces God revealing salvation to the nations, directly echoed by the angel's 'good news for all the people' at Christ's birth.
Isaiah 61:1 speaks of being anointed to bring good news to the poor; the angel's announcement begins this messianic mission fulfilled by Jesus.
Isaiah 52:10 says all nations will see God's salvation; the angel's message of great joy for all people is the initial proclamation of that salvation.
Isaiah 52:7 prophesies the messenger bringing good news of salvation, fulfilled when the angel announces Jesus' birth as good news of great joy.
Isaiah 49:6 prophesies the Servant as a light to the nations, which the angel's announcement of good news for all people begins to fulfill.
Acts 8:8 records 'great joy' in Samaria as Philip preaches — a direct fulfillment of the joy announced here for all people.
In Deuteronomy 32:43, the call for nations to rejoice with God's people anticipates the universal joy announced here.
Acts 10:36 declares the word of peace through Jesus Christ, Lord of all — the very 'good tidings of great joy' announced here for all people.
In Acts 13:23, the promised Savior from David's line fulfills the angel's 'good news for all the people' announced in Luke 2:10.
Acts 13:48 shows Gentiles rejoicing and believing, realizing the universal scope of the 'good news for all the people' from Luke 2:10.
Romans 1:16 declares the gospel brings salvation to everyone, echoing the 'good news for all the people' in Luke 2:10.
In Psalm 98:1, a new song celebrates God's marvelous salvation — this is the good news realized in Christ's birth.
In Psalm 97:1, earth and coastlands rejoice at the LORD's reign — directly echoed in the joy of the Savior's arrival.
Galatians 4:4 describes the actual birth of God's Son, which is the event the angel announced as 'good news' in Luke 2:10.
In 1 Chronicles 16:31, David summons heavens, earth, and nations to rejoice at the LORD's reign — fulfilled in the birth of the King.
Nahum 1:15 proclaims a herald of good news and peace — the angel here fulfills that image, bringing tidings of great joy and peace.
John 4:42 confirms the 'all people' scope — Samaritans call Jesus Savior of the world, fulfilling the universal joy announced here.
John 3:17 reveals the purpose behind the joyful news: God sent the Son to save, not condemn — the 'all people' here.
Isaiah 49:1 speaks of the Servant called from the womb — the angel announces this same Servant's birth as good news.
Jeremiah 33:14 promises fulfillment of God's covenant — the angel's good news declares that promise now kept in Christ's birth.
Matthew 2:10 describes the Magi rejoicing with 'exceedingly great joy'—the very joy the angel proclaims here.
Haggai 2:7 prophesies the coming of the 'desired of all nations'—the good news here announces that arrival.
Zephaniah 3:14 calls for rejoicing because God is in their midst—the same joy announced here for all people at the Messiah's birth.
Isaiah 40:5 foretells all flesh seeing God's glory — the angel's good news for all people announces that revelation's arrival.
Isaiah 49:3 identifies the Servant in whom God is glorified — this child born is that Servant who brings glory to God.
1 Timothy 3:16 summarizes Christ revealed in flesh — the content of the good news the angel proclaims.
Isaiah 44:23 calls creation to sing for the Lord's redemption — the joyous news here celebrates that redemption's dawning.
Psalm 67:2 desires God's saving power known among all nations; the angel's announcement that a Savior is born for all people directly answers that prayer.
Matthew 1:16 identifies the Jesus born as the Christ—the one announced here as 'good news of great joy for all the people.'