Luke 2:26
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth take their stand together 1 and the rulers conspire together 1 against Yahweh and against his Messiah, saying, 1
Psalms 25:14The friendship of Yahweh is for those who honor him, 1 and he makes his covenant known to them. 1
Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord Yahweh is on me, because Yahweh has anointed me 1 to proclaim good news to the afflicted. He has sent me to heal the brokenhearted, 1 to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison for those who are bound. 1
Amos 3:7Surely the Lord Yahweh will do nothing 1 unless he reveals his plan to his servants the prophets. 1
John 1:41He first found his own brother Simon and said to him, “We have found the Messiah” (which translated is: Christ).
John 8:51Truly, truly, I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he will never 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 →