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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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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:28
18th Century
Theologian
Blessed God. Thanked or praised God.
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:28
Then he (κα αυτος). Κα as in 2:21. Αυτος, emphatic subject, he after the parents.
Arms (αγκαλας). Old Gree…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:25–29
19th Century
Preacher
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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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:28
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…
John Gill
On Luke 2:28
17th Century
Pastor
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…
Matthew Henry
On Luke 2:25–35
17th Century
Minister
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…