Then he (κα αυτος). Κα as in 2:21. Αυτος, emphatic subject, he after the parents.

Arms (αγκαλας). Old Gree…

Blessed God. Thanked or praised God.

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…

The same Spirit had revealed to Simeon that the Messiah would come before he died. This may imply that he was an old man.

Mary and Joseph are…

Then took he him up in his arms
That same Spirit that had revealed to him that he should not die till he saw the Mes…

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…