Luke 2:29 cpdv — “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.

Catholic Public Domain Version

" “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. "

— Luke 2:29, Catholic Public Domain Version

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Luke 2 — Context

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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:

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“Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.

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For my eyes have seen your salvation,

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which you have prepared before the face of all peoples:

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the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel.”

Luke 2:29 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:29 say?
Luke 2:29 in the Catholic Public Domain Version reads: “ “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. ”
Where is Luke 2:29 in the Bible?
Luke 2:29 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 29.
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 2:29.
What translation should I read Luke 2:29 in?
Luke 2:29 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 2:29?
Luke 2:29 reads (CPDV): “ “Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word. ” 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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