Lucas 2:25-26 NVIPT

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 2:25

A man ... named Simeon, whom some conjecture to have been one of the Jewish priests. --- Waiting for the consolation of Israel, for the happy coming of the Messias. --- And the Holy Ghost was in him, by the spirit of grace and of prophecy. (Witham) --- The consolation here expected by Holy Simeon, was the coming of the Messias, and the consequent redemption of mankind from sin and the devil; not a redemption only, as some carnal Jews thought, from the power of temporal enemies. These supposed... read more

George Haydock

George Haydock's Catholic Bible Commentary - Luke 2:26

And he had received an answer, ... that he should not see death; i.e. die. (Witham) read more

Matthew Henry

Matthew Henry's Concise Commentary on the Bible - Luke 2:25-35

25-35 The same Spirit that provided for the support of Simeon's hope, provided for his joy. Those who would see Christ must go to his temple. Here is a confession of his faith, that this Child in his arms was the Saviour, the salvation itself, the salvation of God's appointing. He bids farewell to this world. How poor does this world look to one that has Christ in his arms, and salvation in his view! See here, how comfortable is the death of a good man; he departs in peace with God, peace with... read more

Frank Binford Hole

F. B. Hole's Old and New Testament Commentary - Luke 2:1-99

Luke 2 THE OPENING VERSE of this chapter shows how God may use the great ones of the earth, all unconsciously to themselves, for the accomplishing of His designs. The case here is the more remarkable inasmuch as the decree of Augustus was not carried out immediately but delayed until Cyrenius was governor of Syria. Prophecy however had indicated Bethlehem as the birthplace of the Messiah, and the decree of the Emperor came just at the right time to send Joseph and Mary to Bethlehem, though... read more

Paul E. Kretzmann

The Popular Commentary by Paul E. Kretzmann - Luke 2:25-32

The coming of Simeon: v. 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. v. 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. v. 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, v. 28. then took he Him... read more

Johann Peter Lange

Lange's Commentary on the Holy Scriptures: Critical, Doctrinal and Homiletical - Luke 2:22-40

B. The Fortieth Day; or, the Redemption from the Temple Service. Luke 2:22-4022And when the days of her [their]21 purification, according to the law of Moses, were accomplished [completed], they brought Him to Jerusalem, to present Him to the Lord;23(As it is written in the law of the Lord [Exodus 13:2], Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord); 24And to offer a sacrifice, according to that which is said in the law of the Lord [Leviticus 12:8], A pair of turtle-doves,... read more

Frederick Brotherton Meyer

F.B. Meyer's 'Through the Bible' Commentary - Luke 2:25-39

the Aged Simeon’s Prophetic Blessing Luke 2:25-39 Two aged watchers welcomed the King; but no one else, of all the crowds who went and came, guessed that the Messenger of the Covenant had suddenly come to His Temple, Malachi 3:1-3 . In the Arctic Circle in summer the visitor will behold the magnificent spectacle, on the same sky, of the hues of sunset and of dawn. Dipping only for a brief period beneath the horizon, the setting sun leaves the glorious trail of sunset, and rising, bathes the... read more

G. Campbell Morgan

G. Campbell Morgan's Exposition on the Whole Bible - Luke 2:1-52

Jesus was born in Bethlehem, under the yoke of an oppressor. Moreover, by the exigency of the circumstances, He was born amid the homeless crowd. This was according to the divine arrangement and foretelling. The message of the angel and the chorus of the heavenly host are of especial interest as revealing heaven's outlook on the birth of Jesus. That may be stated by citing two brief sentences. 1. "Glory to God in the highest," 2. "Peace on earth among men in whom He is well pleased." ... read more

Robert Neighbour

Wells of Living Water Commentary - Luke 2:1-52

The Seven Magnificats Selections from Luke 1:1-80 and Luke 2:1-52 INTRODUCTORY WORDS By way of introduction to the seven Magnificats, we will study the annunciation of the birth of Christ, as it was given by the angel unto Mary. Our study will follow Luke 1:27-38 . 1. The virgin espoused to a man whose name was Joseph. We emphasize that Mary was a virgin. This was plainly set forth in the prophetic Scriptures, when the Holy Ghost wrote, "A virgin shall conceive, and bear a son, and shall... read more

James Nisbet

James Nisbet's Church Pulpit Commentary - Luke 2:25

‘THE CONSOLATION OF ISRAEL’‘Simeon … waiting for the consolation of Israel.’ Luke 2:25 A very precious title of our Lord. Simeon, who was ‘waiting for the consolation of Israel,’ was satisfied in receiving Christ. I. What is consolation?—It is the comfort whereby we are held up against spiritual evil. It is faith ( Luke 1:47). This was St. Paul’s comfort ( 2 Timothy 1:12). It is hope ( Romans 15:13). This was Abraham’s comfort ( Romans 4:18). It is love ( Php_1:9 ). This was St. Peter’s... read more