Luke 2:32
a light for revelation to the Gentiles and for the glory of yoʋr people Israel.”
Text-Critical English NT
In The King James Version
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.
In Context
31which yoʋ have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
33Joseph and the child's mother were amazed at what was being said about him.
Cross References
Luke 2:10But the angel said to them, “Do not be afraid, for behold, I bring you good news of great joy, which will be for all the people.
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 →