Parallel Verses
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.
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.
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.
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
Prayers for Luke 2:26
Verse Info
Context Readings
The Prophecy Of Simeon
25 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. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27 Moved by the Spirit, Simeon came into the Temple Courts, and, when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the Law,
Cross References
John 8:51
In truth I tell you, if any one lays my Message to heart, he will never really die."
Hebrews 11:5
Faith led to Enoch's removal from earth, that he might not experience death. 'He could not be found because God had removed him.' For, before his removal, he was renowned as having pleased God;
Luke 9:27
Indeed, I tell you, some who are standing before me will not know death, till they have seen the Kingdom of God."
John 1:41
He first found his own brother Simon, and said to him: "We have found the Messiah!" (a word which means 'Christ,' or 'Consecrated'.)
John 4:29
"Come and see someone who has told me everything that I have done. Can he be the Christ?"
John 20:31
But these have been recorded that you may believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God--and that, through your belief in his Name, you may have Life.
Acts 2:36
So let the whole nation of Israel know beyond all doubt, that God has made him both Lord and Christ--this very Jesus whom you crucified."
Acts 9:20
And at once began in the Synagogues to proclaim Jesus as the Son of God.
Acts 10:38
The story, I mean, of Jesus of Nazareth, and how God consecrated him his Christ by enduing him with the Holy Spirit and with power; and how he went about doing good and curing all who were under the power of the Devil, because God was with him.
Acts 17:3
He laid before them and explained that the Christ must undergo suffering and rise from the dead; and "It is this man," he declared, "who is the Christ--this Jesus about whom I am telling you."
Hebrews 1:8-9
while of the Son he said-- 'God is thy throne for ever and ever; The scepter of his Kingdom is the scepter of Justice;