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Pray with Simeon

An old man in the temple who had waited his whole life to see the Christ.

NTSimeon, a very old man seen from behind with arms open, standing among pale temple pillars as golden light slants downSimeon“Lord, now you are letting your servant depart in peace, according to your word; for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”Luke 2:29-32 · ESVPeople of the Bible28 / 36
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About this verse

Who prayed it
Simeon
From the book
Luke
Background
Simeon, righteous and devout, was waiting for the consolation of Israel; the Holy Spirit had told him he would not die before seeing the Christ (Luke 2:25-⁠26). He took the baby Jesus in his arms in the temple (2:27-⁠28).
Overview
An orderly account of Jesus’ life, written for Theophilus, full of prayer: Mary’s, Simeon’s and Jesus’ own.

In the same story

Every verse that names Simeon · English Standard Version

Where Simeon appears

Simeon is named in 2 verses, all in Luke

Chapter and verse, book by book.

BookWhereVerses
Luke2:252:342

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