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then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
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A Spirit-Guided Moment
Commentators emphasize that Simeon's presence in the temple was no accident. The Holy Spirit, who had promised Simeon he would see the Messiah, guided him to the temple at the exact moment Mary and Joseph arrived. This highlights God's active, providential guidance in the lives of those who are faithful and waiting on Him.
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18th Century
Presbyterian
Blessed God. Thanked or praised God.
Then he (κα αυτος). Κα as in 2:21. Αυτος, emphatic subject, he after the parents.
Arms (αγκαλας). Old Gree…
19th Century
Baptist
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 …
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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…
17th Century
Reformed Baptist
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…
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