Luke 2:26

The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would not die before 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

25Living in Jerusalem at that time was a man called Simeon. Simeon did what was good and was very devout. He was waiting expectantly for the hope of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

27Following the Spirit's leading, he went to the Temple. When Jesus' parents brought in the little boy to be dedicated as required by the Law,

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Cross References

Psalms 2:2The kings of the world prepare to attack, and the rulers conspire together against the Lord and his anointed one, saying,

Psalms 25:14The Lord is friends with those who respect him, explaining to them his agreement.

Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord God is on me, because the Lord has anointed me to bring good news to the poor. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, to announce liberation to the captives, to set the prisoners free,

Amos 3:7For the Lord God does nothing without revealing his intentions to his servants the prophets.

John 1:41He went at once to find his brother Simon and told him, “We've found the Messiah!” (which means “Christ”).

John 8:51I tell you the truth, anyone who follows my teaching will never die.”

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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