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Salvation for All Nations
Commentators unanimously highlight that Simeon's phrase 'all peoples' signifies a radical truth: the salvation found in Jesus is not limited to Israel. It is intentionally and universally offered to every nation and ethnic group, a key theme in Luke's Gospel.
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Albert Barnes
On Luke 2:31
18th Century
Theologian
Before the face of all people. Whom you have provided for all people, or whom you design to reveal to all people.
AT Robertson
On Luke 2:31
Of all the peoples (παντων των λαων). Not merely Jews. Another illustration of the universality of Luke's Gospel seen already in 1…
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:31
19th Century
Bishop
Before the face of all people.—Literally, of all peoples. The word expresses the universality of the salvation w…
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Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:28–32
19th Century
Preacher
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…
Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:31
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…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:31
16th Century
Theologian
Which thou hast prepared—By these words Simeon intimates that Christ had been divinely appointed, that all nations might enjoy his grace; …
John Gill
On Luke 2:31
17th Century
Pastor
Which thou hast prepared
In his eternal purposes and decrees, having chosen and foreordained Christ, and appointed h…
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…