Luke 2:28 kjv — Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

King James Version

"Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,"

— Luke 2:28, King James Version

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Luke 2 — Context

25

And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

26

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

27

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

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Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

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Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

Luke 2:28 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:28 say?
Luke 2:28 in the King James Version reads: “Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,”
Where is Luke 2:28 in the Bible?
Luke 2:28 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 28.
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 2:28.
What translation should I read Luke 2:28 in?
Luke 2:28 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 2:28?
Luke 2:28 reads (KJV): “Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,” 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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