Of all the peoples (παντων των λαων). Not merely Jews. Another illustration of the universality of Luke's Gospel seen already in 1…

Before the face of all people. Whom you have provided for all people, or whom you design to reveal to all people.

Before the face of all people.—Literally, of all peoples. The word expresses the universality of the salvation w…

And blessed God, and said, Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: for mine eyes have seen thy salvation, wh…

Origen of Alexandria: If we marvel to hear that a woman was healed by touching the hem of a garment, what must we think of Si…

Simeon’s psalm begins by emphasizing the fact that the Messiah has indeed come. “Dismiss” here means “allow to die”; peace is again stressed (cf. 2…

Which thou hast prepared—By these words Simeon intimates that Christ had been divinely appointed, that all nations might enjoy his grace; …

Which thou hast prepared
In his eternal purposes and decrees, having chosen and foreordained Christ, and appointed h…

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…