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A Marvel of Growing Faith
Commentators explain that Mary and Joseph's marveling was not from ignorance, but was a form of worship that strengthened their faith. John Calvin suggests they were reverently contemplating the prophecies, allowing each new confirmation to help them progress in their knowledge of Christ. They were amazed that God would reveal these truths to a stranger like Simeon.
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Luke
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AT Robertson
On Luke 2:33
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 …
Charles Ellicott
On Luke 2:33
19th Century
Bishop
And Joseph and his mother.—The better manuscripts read, His father and his mother. The present reading has apparently bee…
Charles Spurgeon
On Luke 2:30–34
19th Century
Preacher
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 …
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Expositor's Bible Commentary
On Luke 2:33
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…
John Calvin
On Luke 2:33
16th Century
Theologian
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…
John Gill
On Luke 2:33
17th Century
Pastor
And Joseph and his mother
The Vulgate Latin reads, "and his father and mother". The Ethiopic version retains both hi…
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…