Parallel Verses
Julia Smith Translation
And, behold, a man was in Jerusalem, the name to him Simeon; and this man just and cautious, waiting the consolation of Israel : and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
New American Standard Bible
And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was
King James Version
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Holman Bible
There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,
International Standard Version
Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
A Conservative Version
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the encouragement of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him.
American Standard Version
And 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.
Amplified
Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the
An Understandable Version
Now there was a righteous and devoted man named Simeon at Jerusalem, who was expecting the consolation of the Israelites [i.e., the coming of the Messiah to save them], and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Anderson New Testament
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him:
Bible in Basic English
And there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Common New Testament
Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Daniel Mace New Testament
At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy.
Darby Translation
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Godbey New Testament
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and the same man was righteous and godly, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him;
Goodspeed New Testament
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Symeon, an upright, devout man, who was living in expectation of the comforting of Israel, and under the influence of the holy Spirit.
John Wesley New Testament
And behold there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and religious, waiting for the Consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
King James 2000
And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem {whose name was} Simeon, and this man [was] righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Modern King James verseion
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. And this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon. And the same man was just and feared God, and longed for the consolation of Israel, and the holy ghost was in him.
Moffatt New Testament
Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Symeon, an upright and devout man, who was on the outlook for the Consolation of Israel. The holy Spirit was upon him;
Montgomery New Testament
Now there was in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon. He was righteous and devout, and was waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him.
NET Bible
Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
New Heart English Bible
At that time there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Noyes New Testament
And lo! there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and he was a righteous and devout man, waiting for the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was upon him;
Sawyer New Testament
And behold, there was a man at Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
The Emphasized Bible
And lo! there was, a man, in Jerusalem, whose name, was Symeon; and, this man, was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and Holy Spirit was upon him;
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And, behold, there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.
Twentieth Century New Testament
There was at that time in Jerusalem a man named Simeon, a righteous and devout man, who lived in constant expectation of the Consolation of Israel, and under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
Webster
And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Weymouth New Testament
Now there was a man in Jerusalem of the name of Symeon, an upright and God-fearing man, who was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Williams New Testament
Now there was in Jerusalem a man named Symeon, an upright, devout man; he was expecting to see the consolation of Israel, and he was under the guidance of the Holy Spirit.
World English Bible
Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
Worsley New Testament
And there was a man at Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and he was a just and a religious man, who expected the consolation of Israel; and the holy Spirit was upon him.
Youngs Literal Translation
And lo, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name is Simeon, and this man is righteous and devout, looking for the comforting of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him,
Themes
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
God » Voice of select readings » Waiting for
Holy spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Old testament reference to » Saul's messengers
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Holy spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Holy spirit » Baptism of » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Consolation of israel
Jews, the » Christ » Expected by
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Names » Of Christ » Consolation of israel
Obedience » Instances of » Simeon
Patience » Exemplified » Simeon
Patience » Instances of » Simeon
Piety » Examples of piety » Simeon
Power » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
Simeon » A devout man who blessed Christ
Spirit » Examples of men receiving the gift of, under the old dispensation » Saul's messengers
Spirit » Believers in the early church baptized with » Simeon
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Jesus brought to, according to the law and custom
Temple » Herod the great's temple » Simeon blesses the infant jesus in
True religion » Examples of piety » Simeon
Topics
Interlinear
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Prosdechomai
Pneuma
Devotionals
Devotionals about Luke 2:25
Devotionals containing Luke 2:25
References
American
Easton
Fausets
Hastings
Word Count of 36 Translations in Luke 2:25
Prayers for Luke 2:25
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
24 And to give a sacrifice according to that said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtle-doves, or two of the young of pigeons. 25 And, behold, a man was in Jerusalem, the name to him Simeon; and this man just and cautious, waiting the consolation of Israel : and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it was intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, not to see death, before he should see the Christ of the Lord.
Cross References
Luke 1:6
And they were both just before God, going faultless in all the commands and precepts of the Lord.
Luke 2:38
And she having stood at that hour, confessed to the Lord, and spake concerning him to all awaiting redemption in Jerusalem.
Mark 15:43
Joseph came from Arimathea, a distinguished counsellor, who also himself was expecting the kingdom of God, having ventured, he went in to Pilate, and asked for the body of Jesus.
Isaiah 25:9
And it was said in that day, Behold, this our God, we hoped for him, and he will save us: this Jehovah, we hoped for him, we will rejoice and be glad in his salvation.
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort ye, comfort ye my people, will your God say
Luke 23:51
(The same was not set together in the counsel and deed of them;) from Arimathea, a city of the Jews: who also himself waited for the kingdom of God.
Genesis 6:9
These the generations of Noah; a just man, and was complete in his generations: Noah walked with God.
Numbers 11:25
And Jehovah will come down in the cloud, and will speak to him, and he will take from the spirit which is upon him, and will give upon the seventy men, the old men: and it shall be in the resting of the spirit upon them, and they shall prophesy, and they shall not cease.
Numbers 11:29
And Moses will say to him, Thou envying for me; and who will give all the people of Jehovah prophets? when Jehovah will give his spirit upon them.
Job 1:1
A man as in the land of Uz, Job his name; and that man was blameless and upright, and fearing God, and departing from evil.
Job 1:8
And Jehovah will say to the adversary, Didst thou set thy heart to my servant Job? for none like him in the earth; a man blameless and upright, fearing God and departing from evil.
Daniel 6:22-23
My God sent his messenger and shut the mouth of the lions, and they hurt me not, for the cause that innocence was found to me; and also before thee, O king, I did no hurt.
Micah 6:8
He announced to thee, O man, what was good; and what did Jehovah require of thee but to do judgment and to love mercy, and being humbled, to go with thy God?
Luke 1:41
And it was when Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the babe leaped in her womb; and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit:
Luke 1:67
And Zacharias his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit, and prophesied, saying,
Acts 10:2
Religious, and fearing God with all his house, and doing many alms to the people, and praying God always.
Acts 10:22
And they said, Cornelius the centurion, a just man, and fearing God, and witnessed of by the whole nation of the Jews, received intimation of the divine will by a holy messenger to send for thee to his house, and hear words of thee.
Acts 24:16
And in this I myself attend carefully, to have a conscience unhurt towards God and men always.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God who saves, was manifested to all men,
2 Peter 1:21
For prophecy was not once brought by the will of man: but holy men of God spake, being moved by the Holy Spirit.