Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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
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Devotionals
Devotionals about Luke 2:25
Devotionals containing Luke 2:25
References
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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 offer, as it is said in the law of the Lord, "A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons." 25 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. 26 And an answer was given him of the holy ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Cross References
Luke 1:6
Both were perfect before God, and walked in all the laws and ordinances of the Lord, that no man could find fault with them.
Luke 2:38
And the same came forth that same hour, and praised the Lord, and spake of him to all that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathaea, a noble councilor which also looked for the kingdom of God, came and went in boldly unto Pilate, and begged the body of Jesus.
Isaiah 25:9
In that day shall it be said, "Lo, this is our God: we have waited for him, and he shall save us. This is the LORD in whom we have hoped: Let us rejoice, and delight in his salvation.
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort my people, O ye prophets; comfort my people, sayeth your God.
Luke 23:51
and did not consent to the counsel and deed of them; which was of Arimathaea, a city of the Jews. Which same also, waited for the kingdom of God.
Genesis 6:9
These are the generations of Noah. Noah was a righteous man and uncorrupt in his time, and walked with God.
Numbers 11:25
And the LORD came down in a cloud and spake unto him, and took of the spirit that was upon him, and put it upon the seventy elders. And as the spirit rested upon them, they prophesied and did nought else.
Numbers 11:29
And Moses said unto him, "Enviest thou for my sake? Would God that all the LORD's people could prophesy, and that the LORD would put his spirit upon them."
Job 1:1
In the land of Uz, there was a man called Job: an innocent and virtuous man, such a one as feared God, and eschewed evil.
Job 1:8
Then said the LORD unto Satan, "Hast thou not considered my servant Job, and how that he is an innocent and virtuous man: such one as feareth God, and escheweth evil, and that there is none like him in the land?"
Daniel 6:22-23
My God hath sent his angel, which hath shut the lions' mouths, so that they might not hurt me. For why? Mine unguiltiness is found out before him. And as for thee, O king, I never offended thee."
Micah 6:8
I will show thee, O man, what is good, and what the LORD requireth of thee: Namely, to do right, to have pleasure in loving-kindness, to be lowly, and to walk with thy God.
Luke 1:41
And it fortuned, as Elizabeth heard the salutation of Mary, the babe sprang in her belly. And Elizabeth was filled with the holy ghost,
Luke 1:67
And his father Zacharias was filled with the holy ghost, and prophesied, saying,
Acts 10:2
a devout man, and one that feared God with all his household, which gave much alms to the people, and prayed God always.
Acts 10:22
And they said unto him, "Cornelius the captain, a just man and one that feareth God, and of good report among all the people of the Jews, was warned by a holy angel, to send for thee into his house, and to hear words of thee."
Acts 24:16
And therefore study I to have a clear conscience toward God, and toward man also.
Titus 2:11-14
For the grace of God, that bringeth salvation unto all men, hath appeared
2 Peter 1:21
For the scripture came never by the will of man: but holy men of God spake as they were moved by the holy ghost.