Luke 2:28-33
New American Standard Bible
28 then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
29 “Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace,
(A)According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have (B)seen Your salvation,
31 Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:
32 (C)A light for revelation [a]for the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And His father and (D)mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.
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- Luke 2:32 Lit of the Gentiles
Luke 2:28-33
New International Version
28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,(A)
you may now dismiss[a] your servant in peace.(B)
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,(C)
31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”(D)
33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
Footnotes
- Luke 2:29 Or promised, / now dismiss
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