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Luke 2:10
The angel said to them, "Don't be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy which will be to all the people. For there is born to you today, in David's city, a Savior, who is Christ the Lord."
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Interpretation

Luke 2:10 shows a good tidings that takes shape in planning and improvising—listen for "angel" and "said". Practice good tidings in boundaries we honor—trace faith in small fidelities.

Context

In Luke (Gospel Narrative), highlighting good tidings. Within ch. 2, a small unit frames the emphasis. Watch the terms “angel” and “said”.

Authorship & Historical Background

Early sources associate Luke with Luke the physician (companion of Paul). Many scholars judge Luke as follows: Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.. Scholars commonly date Luke AD 80–90. For Luke, the audience likely includes Broader Greco‑Roman audience.. A careful narrative for a wide audience. A careful historian-theologian frames a universal horizon.

More details
Traditional:Luke the physician (companion of Paul)
Modern scholarship:Anonymous; author also wrote Acts; polished Greek historian‑theologian.
Date:AD 80–90
Audience:Broader Greco‑Roman audience.
Manuscripts & Textual Witnesses
The Greek text is preserved in thousands of manuscripts. Early papyri (P46, P66, P75) from the 2nd-3rd centuries, along with major uncials like Sinaiticus and Vaticanus (4th century), provide strong textual witness. Minor variants exist but do not affect the core meaning.
Sources & witness notes
SinaiticusVaticanusP46