Luke 2:33

His parents marveled about what Simeon said about Jesus. Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary,

Translation for Translators

In The King James Version

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

In Context

34“Note what I say: God has determined that because of this child, many Israeli people will turn away from God, and many others will turn to God [MET]. Although he will be like a sign [MET] to warn people, many people will oppose him.

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Cross References

Luke 1:65All their neighbors were amazed/awestruck! They told other people who lived all over the highlands of Judea about what had happened.

Luke 2:48When his parents saw him, they were very surprised. His mother said to him, “My son, why have you done this to us? Your father and I have been very worried as we (exc) have been searching for you!”

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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