Some shepherds were out in the fields near Bethlehem watching their sheep. 

An angel of the Lord appeared to them.

The shepherds were very afraid. 

The angel said to them, “Don’t be afraid. I have some very good news for you—news that will make everyone happy. 

Today your Savior was born in David’s town.

He is the Messiah, the Lord. 

This is how you will know him: You will find a baby wrapped in pieces of cloth and lying in a feeding box.”

The angels left the shepherds and went back to heaven.

The shepherds said to each other, “Let’s go to Bethlehem and see this great event the Lord has told us about.”

So they went running and found Mary and Joseph.

And there was the baby, lying in the feeding box. 

When they saw the baby, they told what the angels said about this child. 

Everyone was surprised when they heard what the shepherds told them.