His father and his mother (ο πατηρ αυτου κα η μητηρ). Luke had already used "parents" in 2:27. He by no means intends to deny the …

And Joseph and his mother.—The better manuscripts read, His father and his mother. The present reading has apparently bee…

For my eyes have seen your salvation, which you have prepared before the face of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of …

Greek Expositors: Whenever the knowledge of supernatural things is recalled to mind, it renews the miracle in the soul. For…

In spite of what they already know, Joseph and Mary are amazed (v.33; cf. comment on v.17) at Simeon’s song. Moreover, Simeon adds a solemn note by…

And his father and mother were wondering Luke does not say that they were astonished at it as a new thing, but that they contemplated with…

And Joseph and his mother
The Vulgate Latin reads, "and his father and mother". The Ethiopic version retains both hi…

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…