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When he came out, he could not talk to them. They knew he had seen something special from God while he was in the house of God. He tried to talk to them with his hands but could say nothing.

At once many angels from heaven were seen, along with the angel, giving thanks to God. They were saying,

The shepherds went back full of joy. They thanked God for all they had heard and seen. It happened as the angel had told them.

All those who were there were surprised and gave thanks to God, saying, "We have seen very special things today."

The proud religious law-keepers asked when the holy nation of God would come. Jesus said to them, "The holy nation of God is not coming in such a way that can be seen with the eyes.