Luke 2:25-38
Simeon Sees Jesus
25 A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man who was devoted to God. He was waiting for the time when
God would come to help Israel. The Holy Spirit was with him. 26 The Holy Spirit told him that he would not die before he saw
the Messiah from the Lord. 27 The Spirit led Simeon to the Temple. So he was there when Mary and Joseph brought the baby
Jesus to do what the Jewish law said they must do. 28 Simeon took the baby in his arms and thanked God:
29 “Now, Lord, you can let me, your servant, die in peace as you said.
30 I have seen with my own eyes how you will save your people.
31
Now all people can see your plan.
32 He is a light to show your way to the other nations.
And he will bring honor to your people Israel.”
33 Joseph and mother(Mary) were amazed at what Simeon said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary,
“Many Jews will fall and many will rise because of this boy. He will be a sign from God that some will not accept. 35 So the
secret thoughts of many will be made known. And the things that happen will be painful for you—like a sword cutting
through your heart.”
Anna Sees Jesus
36 Anna, a prophetess, was there at the Temple. She was from the family of Phanuel in the tribe of Asher. She was now very
old. She had lived with her husband seven years 37 before he died and left her alone. She was now 84 years old. Anna was
always at the Temple; she never left. She worshiped God by fasting and praying day and night.
38 Anna was there when Joseph and Mary came to the Temple. She praised God and talked about Jesus to all those who were
waiting for God to free Jerusalem.
25 A
man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He
was a good man who was devoted to God. He
was waiting for the time when God would
come to help Israel. The Holy Spirit was with
him. 26 The Holy Spirit told him that he would
not die before he saw the Messiah from the
Lord.
Luke2:30
For mine
eyes have seen thy salvation,
John 3:3-8 3 Jesus replied, “I assure you: Unless someone is born again,[a] he cannot see
the kingdom of God.”
4 “But how can anyone be born when he is old?” Nicodemus asked Him. “Can he enter his
mother’s womb a second time and be born?”
5 Jesus answered, “I assure you: Unless someone is born of water and the Spirit,[b] he cannot
enter the kingdom of God.
6 Whatever
is born of the flesh is flesh, and whatever is born
of the Spirit is spirit. 7 Do not be amazed that I told you that you[c] must be born again. 8 The
wind[d] blows where it pleases, and you hear its sound, but you don’t know where it comes
from or where it is going. So it is with everyone born of the Spirit.”
Acts 26:18
Holman Christian Standard Bible
18 to open their eyes(A) so they may turn from darkness to light and from the power of Satan
to God, that by faith in Me they may receive forgiveness of sins and a share among those
who are sanctified.’(B)
Cross references
A-26:18 : Is 35:5; 42:7
B-26:18 : Ac 20:32; Eph 5:8; Col 1:13; 1Pt 2:9
Luke2:30
For mine eyes have seen thy
salvation,