Luke 2:25 cpdv — And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the co…

Catholic Public Domain Version

"And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him. "

— Luke 2:25, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 2 — Context

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And after the days of her purification were fulfilled, according to the law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem, in order to present him to the Lord,

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just as it is written in the law of the Lord, “For every male opening the womb shall be called holy to the Lord,”

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and in order to offer a sacrifice, according to what is said in the law of the Lord, “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”

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And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him.

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And he had received an answer from the Holy Spirit: that he would not see his own death before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.

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And he went with the Spirit to the temple. And when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, in order to act on his behalf according to the custom of the law,

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he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said:

Luke 2:25 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:25 say?
Luke 2:25 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him. ”
Where is Luke 2:25 in the Bible?
Luke 2:25 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 25.
Who wrote Luke?
Luke is traditionally attributed to Luke the physician, companion of Paul. It was written c. AD 60–62.
What is the book of Luke about?
Luke writes "an orderly account" of Jesus' life from a careful historian's pen, with special attention to the poor, the outsider, women, prayer, and the Holy Spirit. From the angelic announcements at the beginning to the Emmaus road at the end, Luke shows Jesus as the Savior of the world.
What are the major themes of Luke?
Luke explores themes including Salvation for All, Holy Spirit, Prayer, Compassion, Joy. These themes shape the meaning and context of Luke 2:25.
What translation should I read Luke 2:25 in?
Luke 2:25 is available on GodsGoodBook in the King James Version (KJV), American Standard Version (ASV), World English Bible (WEB), NET Bible, Young's Literal Translation, Darby Bible, Douay-Rheims Bible, and the Bible in Basic English. Each translation reflects different translation philosophies — use the translation picker on this page to compare them, or browse our full translations directory.
How can I memorize Luke 2:25?
Luke 2:25 reads (CPDV): “And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and God-fearing, awaiting the consolation of Israel. And the Holy Spirit was with him. ” Read it aloud, break it into short phrases, repeat each phrase three times before adding the next, then put the phrases together. Reading it in multiple translations (above) often helps the meaning settle.
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