<p><em>Luke 2:14</em> is one of the most well-known verses in the Christian community and is often used as a hymn during the Christmas season. However, the meaning of these words is deeper than it may seem at first glance.</p>
<p><strong>Verse context</strong></p>
<p>The phrase appears in Luke 2, in the account of the birth <em>of Jesus</em>. An angel appears to a group of shepherds in the fields near Bethlehem, informing them <em>of the newborn Savior</em>. After the angel appears, a multitude of angels appear and sing the song of <em>Luke 2:14</em>.</p>
<p><strong>Verse content</strong></p>
<p><em>&ldquo;Glory to God in the highest heaven,&nbsp;and on earth peace to those on whom his favor rests&rdquo;</em> is a praise to God, an acknowledgement of His greatness and splendor. But it is also a praise of the peace and good will that came to humanity through the birth of <em>Jesus</em>.</p>