• Luke 2:8 — And there were in the same country shepherds abiding in the field, keeping watch over their flock by night.
• Luke 2:9 — 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.
• 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.
• Luke 2:11 — For unto you is born this day in the city of David a Saviour, which is Christ the Lord.
• Luke 2:13 — And suddenly there was with the angel a multitude of the heavenly host praising God, and saying,
• Luke 2:14 — Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace, good will toward men.

3 Christian traditions affirm this interpretation.

• Roman Catholic · Catholic
• Patristic · Patristic
• Reformed · Reformed

17 passages from 8 historic works cite scripture this interpretation depends on.

• Catechism of the Catholic Church · 8 passages
• Against Heresies (Adversus Haereses) · 2 passages
• Homilies on the Gospel of John · 2 passages
• Commentary on the Gospel of John · 1 passage
• Commentary on the Book of the Prophet Isaiah · 1 passage
• Heidelberg Catechism · 1 passage
• Homilies on Matthew · 1 passage
• City of God · 1 passage