Luke 2:25-26

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

Cross References 2

  • 1. Luke 1:6
  • 2. ver 38; Isaiah 52:9; Luke 23:51
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