Luke 2:26

(It had been revealed to him repeatedly by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death until he saw the Lord's Messiah.)

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In The King James Version

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

In Context

25Well now, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; this man was righteous and devout, expectantly waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him.

27So by the Spirit he came into the temple; and when the parents brought the Child Jesus in, to do concerning Him according to the custom of the law,

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Cross References

John 1:41He first finds his own brother Simon and says to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which is translated ‘Christ’).

John 8:51Most assuredly I say to you, if anyone should keep my word he will never ever see death.”

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 →

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