Luke 2:31 asv — Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

American Standard Version

"Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; "

— Luke 2:31, American Standard Version

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Luke 2 — Context

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then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

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Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

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For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

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Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

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A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.

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And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;

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and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;

Luke 2:31 — Frequently Asked Questions

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What does Luke 2:31 say?
Luke 2:31 in the American Standard Version reads: “Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; ”
Where is Luke 2:31 in the Bible?
Luke 2:31 is found in the New Testament, in the book of Luke, chapter 2, verse 31.
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 2:31.
What translation should I read Luke 2:31 in?
Luke 2:31 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 2:31?
Luke 2:31 reads (ASV): “Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples; ” 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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