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Luke 2:32-35
The Message
Luke 2:32-35
The Message
25-32 In Jerusalem at the time, there was a man, Simeon by name, a good man, a man who lived in the prayerful expectancy of help for Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him. The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God:
God, you can now release your servant;
release me in peace as you promised.
With my own eyes I’ve seen your salvation;
it’s now out in the open for everyone to see:
A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations,
and of glory for your people Israel.
33-35 Jesus’ father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother,
This child marks both the failure and
the recovery of many in Israel,
A figure misunderstood and contradicted—
the pain of a sword-thrust through you—
But the rejection will force honesty,
as God reveals who they really are.
Luke 2:32-34
New International Version
Luke 2:32-34
New International Version
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and the glory of your people Israel.”(A)
33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:(B) “This child is destined to cause the falling(C) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
Luke 2:32-34
New King James Version
Luke 2:32-34
New King James Version
32 (A)A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 [a]And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the (B)fall and rising of many in Israel, and for (C)a sign which will be spoken against
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- Luke 2:33 NU And His father and mother
Luke 2:32-34
English Standard Version
Luke 2:32-34
English Standard Version
33 And (D)his father and his mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed (E)for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign (F)that is opposed
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