Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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. 26 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. 27 And he came into the Temple, led by the Spirit. and when his parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
Cross References
John 8:51
"In solemn truth I tell you that if any one obeys my teaching he shall never behold death."
Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was translated so that he should not see death; and he was not found, because God had translated him. Before his translation he had witness borne to him that he pleased God.
Luke 9:27
"But I tell you truly there are some of those standing here who will not taste death till they see the kingdom of God."
John 1:41
In the morning he found his brother Simon, and said to him, "We have found the Messiah" (a word which means Christ, the Anointed One).
John 4:29
"Come! see a man who has told me everything that I ever did. He can't be the Christ, can he?"
John 20:31
but these have been written that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God, and that by believing you may have life in his name.
Acts 2:36
"Therefore let the whole House of Israel know assuredly that Gods has made him both Lord and Christ, this Jesus whom you have crucified."
Acts 9:20
And he began at once to proclaim in the synagogues Jesus as the Son of God.
Acts 10:38
"how God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Spirit and with power, and how he went about everywhere doing good, and curing all who were oppressed by the devil; for God was with him.
Acts 17:3
explaining and quoting passages to prove that the Messiah had to suffer and to rise again from the dead and that "This Jesus whom I am proclaiming unto you is the Messiah."
Hebrews 1:8-9
But to the Son he says. Thy throne, O God, is forever and ever, And the scepter of thy kingdom is the scepter of justice.