Luke 2:30 bbe — For my eyes have seen your salvation,

Bible in Basic English

"For my eyes have seen your salvation,"

— Luke 2:30, Bible in Basic English

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Luke 2 — Context

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And full of the Spirit he came into the Temple; and when the father and mother came in with the child Jesus, to do with him what was ordered by the law,

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Then he took him in his arms and gave praise to God and said,

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Now you are letting your servant go in peace, O Lord, as you have said;

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For my eyes have seen your salvation,

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Which you have made ready before the face of all nations;

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A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.

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And his father and mother were full of wonder at the things which were said about him.

Luke 2:30 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:30 say?
Luke 2:30 in the Bible in Basic English reads: “For my eyes have seen your salvation,”
Where is Luke 2:30 in the Bible?
Luke 2:30 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 30.
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 2:30.
What translation should I read Luke 2:30 in?
Luke 2:30 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 2:30?
Luke 2:30 reads (BBE): “For my eyes have seen your salvation,” 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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