Parallel Verses
Daniel Mace New Testament
to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord.
New American Standard Bible
And
King James Version
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Holman Bible
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit
International Standard Version
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Messiah.
A Conservative Version
And it was divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death before he would see the Christ of Lord.
American Standard Version
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Amplified
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).
An Understandable Version
Now it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ [i.e., God's, specially chosen one].
Anderson New Testament
and it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Anointed.
Bible in Basic English
And he had knowledge, through the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death till he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Common New Testament
And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Darby Translation
And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see the Lord's Christ.
Godbey New Testament
and it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
Goodspeed New Testament
It had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he should not die without seeing the Lord's Messiah.
John Wesley New Testament
And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Julia Smith Translation
And it was intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, not to see death, before he should see the Christ of the Lord.
King James 2000
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Lexham Expanded Bible
And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit [that he would] not see death before he would see the Lord's Christ.
Modern King James verseion
And it happened to him, being instructed by the Holy Spirit, he was not to see death before he would see the Christ of the Lord.
Modern Spelling Tyndale-Coverdale
And an answer was given him of the holy ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Moffatt New Testament
indeed it had been revealed to him by the holy Spirit that he was not to see death before he had seen the Lord messiah.
Montgomery New Testament
Now it has been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
NET Bible
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
New Heart English Bible
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.
Noyes New Testament
and it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
Sawyer New Testament
And he was informed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death till he had seen the Lord's anointed.
The Emphasized Bible
and it had been intimated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
Thomas Haweis New Testament
And it had been divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, till he had seen the Lord's Messiah.
Twentieth Century New Testament
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Webster
And it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Weymouth New Testament
To him it had been revealed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death until he had seen the Lord's Anointed One.
Williams New Testament
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die without seeing the Lord's Messiah.
World English Bible
It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Worsley New Testament
And it was revealed to him by the holy Spirit, that he should not die before he had seen the Anointed of the Lord.
Youngs Literal Translation
and it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit -- not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
Themes
Faith » Instances of » Simeon, when he saw jesus in the temple courtyard
The Holy Spirit As Teacher » As such he » Reveals the future
Holy spirit » Being invoked as jehovah
Holy spirit » Inspiration of » The prophets » Simeon
Jesus Christ » History of » Is presented in the temple (in jerusalem)
Jesus Christ » Names of » Lord's Christ
Joseph » Husband of mary » Presents jesus in the temple
Religion » Instances of outstanding religious persons » Simeon
Simeon » Devout man » Jerusalem » Blesses jesus (when an infant) in the temple
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
Topics
Interlinear
Chrematizo
Pneuma
Χριστός
christos
Christ
Usage: 557
Pneuma
Eido
me
Eido
Eido
References
Word Count of 36 Translations in Luke 2:26
Images Luke 2:26
Prayers for Luke 2:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
25 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. 26 to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. 27 by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf.
Cross References
John 8:51
verily, verily, I say unto you, whoever observes my doctrine, shall never die.
Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was translated that he might avoid dying; and he could not be found, because God had translated him: for 'tis recorded, that before his translation he was approved by God.
Luke 9:27
I declare unto you, there are some here present, who shall not die, till they see the Messiah reign.
John 1:41
the first he met was his own brother Simon, to whom he said, "we have found the Messias," that is to say, the Christ.
John 4:29
see a man who told me all that ever I have done: is not this the Christ?
John 20:31
but these are written, that ye might believe that Jesus is the Messias, the son of God, and that believing ye might have life through his name.
Acts 2:36
therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God hath made that same Jesus whom ye have crucified, both Lord and Christ.
Acts 9:20
Immediately he maintained in the synagogues, that Jesus was the son of God.
Acts 10:38
how Jesus of Nazareth divinely inspired by the holy spirit, and with miraculous power, went about doing good, and healing all that were under the oppression of the devil: because God was with him.
Acts 17:3
explaining them, and setting it to view, that the Messiah was to suffer and rise again from the dead: and that Jesus, whom he denounc'd to them, was that very Messiah.
Hebrews 1:8-9
but to the son he saith, "God is thy throne for ever and ever; the sceptre of thy kingdom is a sceptre of equity.