Christian Standard Bible
Luke 2:31
31You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples —
Luke 2:31 in other versions
- King James Version (KJV)Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
- New International Version (NIV)which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
- English Standard Version (ESV)that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
- New King James Version (NKJV)Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
Context of Luke 2:31
29Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace, as you promised. 30For my eyes have seen your salvation. You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples — 32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel. 33His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.
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Cross-references for Luke 2:31
- Psalms 96:1Sing a new song to the Lord; let the whole earth sing to the Lord.
- Psalms 97:6The heavens proclaim his righteousness; all the peoples see his glory.
- Psalms 98:2The Lord has made his victory known; he has revealed his righteousness in the sight of the nations.
- Isaiah 42:1“This is my servant; I strengthen him, this is my chosen one; I delight in him. I have put my Spirit on him; he will bring justice to the nations.
- Isaiah 45:21Speak up and present your case — yes, let them consult each other. Who predicted this long ago? Who announced it from ancient times? Was it not I, the Lord? There is no other God but me, a righteous God and Savior; there is no one except me.
- Isaiah 62:1I will not keep silent because of Zion, and I will not keep still because of Jerusalem, until her righteousness shines like a bright light and her salvation, like a flaming torch.
Commentaries on Luke 2:31
- Adam Clarke Bible Commentary · v. 31Which thou hast prepared - ̔ ̔, which thou hast Made Ready before the face, in the presence, of all people. Here salvation is represented under the notion of a feast, which God himself has provided for the whole world; and to partake of which he has invited all the nations of the earth. There seems a direct allusion here to Isaiah 25:6, etc. "In this mountain shall the Lord of hosts make unto all people a feast of fat things," etc. Salvation is properly…Read the comment
- Barnes’ Notes on the Bible · v. 31Before the face of all people - Whom thou hast provided for all people, or whom thou dost design to “reveal” to all people.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. 31The plural form of people means all peoples (see study note on 2:9–10). It includes both Jews and Gentiles. Gentiles are people who are not part of the Jewish people.Read the comment
- Jamieson–Fausset–Brown Commentary · v. 31-3231-32. all people--all the peoples, mankind at large. a light to the Gentiles--then in thick darkness. glory of thy people Israel--already Thine, and now, in the believing portion of it, to be so more gloriously than ever. It will be observed that this "swan-like song, bidding an eternal farewell to this terrestrial life" [Olshausen], takes a more comprehensive view of the kingdom of Christ than that of Zacharias, though the kingdom they sing of is one.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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