American Standard Version
Luke 2:26
26And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Luke 2:26 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
- New International Version (NIV)It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.
- English Standard Version (ESV)And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
- New King James Version (NKJV)And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
Context of Luke 2:26
24and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. 25And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law, 28then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
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καὶ ἦν αὐτῷ κεχρηματισμένον ὑπὸ τοῦ πνεύματος τοῦ ἁγίου μὴ ἰδεῖν θάνατον πρὶν ἢ ἂν ἴδῃ τὸν χριστὸν κυρίουRead the interlinear
Cross-references for Luke 2:26
- Psalms 25:14The friendship of Jehovah is with them that fear him; And he will show them his covenant.
- Amos 3:7Surely the Lord Jehovah will do nothing, except he reveal his secret unto his servants the prophets.
- Psalms 89:49Lord, where are thy former lovingkindnesses, Which thou swarest unto David in thy faithfulness?
- Luke 9:27But I tell you of a truth, There are some of them that stand here, who shall in no wise taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God.
- Psalms 89:48What man is he that shall live and not see death, That shall deliver his soul from the power of Sheol? [Selah
- John 8:51Verily, verily, I say unto you, If a man keep my word, he shall never see death.
- Hebrews 11:5By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God translated him: for he hath had witness borne to him that before his translation he had been well-pleasing unto God:
- Psalms 2:2The kings of the earth set themselves, And the rulers take counsel together, Against Jehovah, and against his anointed, saying,
- Isaiah 61:1The Spirit of the Lord Jehovah is upon me; because Jehovah hath anointed me to preach good tidings unto the meek; he hath sent me to bind up the broken-hearted, to proclaim liberty to the captives, and the opening of the prison to them that are bound;
- Daniel 9:24Seventy weeks are decreed upon thy people and upon thy holy city, to finish transgression, and to make an end of sins, and to make reconciliation for iniquity, and to bring in everlasting righteousness, and to seal up vision and prophecy, and to anoint the most holy.
- John 1:41He findeth first his own brother Simon, and saith unto him, We have found the Messiah (which is, being interpreted, Christ).
- John 4:29Come, see a man, who told me all things that ever I did: can this be the Christ?
- John 20:31but these are written, that ye may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God; and that believing ye may have life in his name.
- Acts 2:36Let all the house of Israel therefore know assuredly, that God hath made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom ye crucified.
- Acts 9:20And straightway in the synagogues he proclaimed Jesus, that he is the Son of God.
- Acts 10:38even Jesus of Nazareth, how God anointed him with the Holy Spirit and with power: who went about doing good, and healing all that were oppressed of the devil; for God was with him.
Commentaries on Luke 2:26
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 26It was revealed unto him - He was divinely informed, - he had an express communication from God concerning the subject. The secret of the Lord is with them that fear him. The soul of a righteous and devout man is a proper habitation for the Holy Spirit. He should not see death - They that seek shall find: it is impossible that a man who is earnestly seeking the salvation of God, should be permitted to die without finding it. The Lord's Christ - Rather…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 26And it was revealed unto him - In what way this was done we are not informed. Sometimes a revelation was made by a dream, at others by a voice, and at others by silent suggestion. All we know of this is that it was by the Holy Spirit. Not see death - Should not die. To “see” death and to “taste” of death, was a common way among the Hebrews of expressing death itself. Compare Psalm 89:48. The Lord‘s Christ - Rather “the Lord‘s Anointed.” The word “Christ”…Read the comment
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary · v. 25-35Verses 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…Read the comment
- Tyndale Open Study Notes · v. 26the Lord's Christ (or the Lord's Anointed): This title was first used for kings like David. It later came to refer to the Christ or Messiah (God’s chosen king and deliverer), who would come from David’s family line.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 2626. revealed by the Holy Ghost--implying, beyond all doubt, the personality of the Spirit. should see not death till he had seen--"sweet antithesis!" [Bengel]. How would the one sight gild the gloom of the other! He was, probably, by this time, advanced in years.Read the comment
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Commentaries on Luke 2
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible
- Matthew Henry Concise Commentary
- Tyndale Open Study Notes
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary
- Calvin’s Commentaries
- John Wesley’s Notes
- Catena Aurea
- Illustrated New Testament
- Burkitt’s Expository Notes
- Darby Translation Notes
- Family Bible Notes
- Geneva Bible Translation Notes
- Kingcomments
- John Lightfoot Commentary
- Luther’s Commentary on Selected Bible Passages
- Matthew Henry’s Complete Commentary
- Matthew Henry’s Modern English Commentary
- The People’s New Testament
- Robertson’s Word Pictures
- Scofield Reference Notes, 1917 Edition
- The Fourfold Gospel and Commentary on Acts
- Original Douay–Rheims Annotations
- Seventh-day Adventist Bible Commentary
- EGW Writings
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