Bible Verses About "Who Was Simeon in the Temple"
Simeon was a righteous and devout old man in Jerusalem whom the Holy Spirit had promised would see the Messiah before he died, and who prophesied over the infant Jesus at the temple.
Simeon was a righteous and devout old man in Jerusalem whom the Holy Spirit had promised would see the Messiah before he died, and who prophesied over the infant Jesus at the temple.
"And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ." — Luke 2:25-26 (KJV)
KJV Verses That Answer This Question
The Scriptures below are gathered specifically to address "Who Was Simeon in the Temple?" Each is quoted in the King James Version with a link to its full chapter.
"And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ."
"Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel."
"And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
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