Christian Standard Bible
Luke 2:28
28Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said,
Luke 2:28 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
- New International Version (NIV)Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
- English Standard Version (ESV)he took him up in his arms and blessed God and said,
- New King James Version (NKJV)he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
Context of Luke 2:28
26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah. 27Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law, Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said, 29Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace, as you promised. 30For my eyes have seen your salvation.
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καὶ αὐτὸς ἐδέξατο αὐτὸ εἰς τὰς ἀγκάλας καὶ εὐλόγησεν τὸν θεὸν καὶ εἶπεν·Read the interlinear
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Cross-references for Luke 2:28
- Mark 9:36He took a child, had him stand among them, and taking him in his arms, he said to them,
- Mark 10:16After taking them in his arms, he laid his hands on them and blessed them.
- Luke 2:13Suddenly there was a multitude of the heavenly host with the angel, praising God and saying:
- Luke 1:46And Mary said: My soul magnifies the Lord,
- Psalms 32:11Be glad in the Lord and rejoice, you righteous ones; shout for joy, all you upright in heart.
- Psalms 33:1Rejoice in the Lord, you righteous ones; praise from the upright is beautiful.
- Psalms 105:1Give thanks to the Lord, call on his name; proclaim his deeds among the peoples.
- Psalms 135:19House of Israel, bless the Lord! House of Aaron, bless the Lord!
Commentaries on Luke 2:28
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 28Then took he him up in his arms - What must the holy soul of this man have felt in this moment! O inestimable privilege! And yet ours need not be inferior: If a man love me, says Christ, he will keep my word; and I and the Father will come in unto him, and make our abode with him. And indeed even Christ in the arms could not avail a man, if he were not formed in his heart.Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 28Blessed God - Thanked or praised God.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
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 27-2827-28. The Spirit guided him to the temple at the very moment when the Virgin was about to present Him to the Lord.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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