Luke 2:32
He will be like a light. He will show the people who don't belong to Israel what God wants them to do. When they see that light then they will praise your people of Israel.”
Anindilyakwa (portions)
In The King James Version
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
In Context
31You sent him so that all people everywhere could see him.
33Mary and Joseph were very surprised at the words the old man said about the child.
Cross References
Luke 2:10The angel said to them, “Don't be afraid, but listen to this news I am telling you, because I have come here to bring you good news. When you hear it and when others hear it too, you will all be full of joy.
Matthew Henry on Luke 2:26-41
Christ and Simeon in the Temple; Anna in the Temple. 25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his… Read the whole commentary →