Devout (ευλαβης). Used only by Luke (Acts 2:5; Acts 8:2; Acts 22:12) in the N.T. Common in anc…

Whose name was Simeon. Some have supposed that this Simeon was a son of the famous Hillel, a distinguished teacher in Jerusalem, …

Whose name was Simeon.—Some writers have identified the man thus described with a very memorable Simeon in the annals of …

Waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see …

St. Ambrose of Milan: Not only did Angels, Prophets, the shepherds, and His parents bear witness to the birth of the Lord, b…

In vv.25–38 Luke presents two pious figures who testify to the significance of Jesus. Once again Luke assures us of the credentials of Jesus as Mes…

And, lo, there was a man in Jerusalem. The design of this narrative is to inform us that, though nearly the whole nation was profane and i…

And behold there was a man in Jerusalem

The same Spirit who provided for the support of Simeon's hope also provided for his joy. Those who want to see Christ must go to the temple. Here i…