Luke 2:26 net — It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

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"It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ."

— Luke 2:26, NET Bible

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Luke 2 — Context

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(just as it is written in the law of the Lord,“Every firstborn male will be set apart to the Lord”),

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and to offer a sacrifice according to what is specified in the law of the Lord, a pair of doves or two young pigeons.

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The Prophecy of Simeon Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

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It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

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So Simeon, directed by the Spirit, came into the temple courts, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary according to the law,

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Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,

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“Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace.

Luke 2:26 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:26 say?
Luke 2:26 in the NET Bible reads: “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.”
Where is Luke 2:26 in the Bible?
Luke 2:26 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 26.
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 2:26.
What translation should I read Luke 2:26 in?
Luke 2:26 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 2:26?
Luke 2:26 reads (NET): “It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.” 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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