Luke 2:25

And there was a certain man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. This man was upright and just, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

James Murdock's Translation of the Syriac Peshitta

In The King James Version

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.

In Context

24and to offer a sacrifice, according as it is written in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two young pigeons.

26And it had been told him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death, until he should see the Messiah of the Lord.

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Cross References

Luke 1:6And they were both upright before God, and walked in all his commandments, and in the righteousness of the Lord, without reproach.

Matthew Henry on Luke 2:22-25

Christ Presented in the Temple. 21 And when eight days were accomplished for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; 23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) 24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which… Read the whole commentary →

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