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Book of Luke
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Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:22 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:22 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:22 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:22 JFB -> Commentary on 2:22 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:22 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:22 PNT -> Commentary on 2:22 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:22 TFG -> Commentary on 2:22 TSK -> Commentary on 2:22 TSK -> Entry for 2:22 WEN -> Notes on 2:22 NTB -> Defilement; Jesus, The Christ; Joseph; Purification; Temple; Women TTT -> First Born, The; Temple, The Second EBD -> Birth SBD -> Children WJD -> Devotional using 2:22 WJD -> Devotional using 2:22 2:22 - [In Context] The time came for Mary and Joseph to do the things the law of Moses taught about being made pure. F31 Joseph and Mary brought Jesus to Jerusalem so they could present him to the Lord (God).
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:23 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:23 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:23 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:23 JFB -> Commentary on 2:23 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:23 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:23 PNT -> Commentary on 2:23 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:23 TFG -> Commentary on 2:23 TSK -> Commentary on 2:23 TSK -> Entry for 2:23 WEN -> Notes on 2:23 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Joseph; Quotations And Allusions; Temple TTT -> First Born, The WJD -> Devotional using 2:23 WJD -> Devotional using 2:23 2:23 - [In Context] It is written in the law of the Lord (God): "When a mother's first baby is a boy, he shall be called 'special for the Lord.'" F32
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:24 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:24 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:24 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:24 JFB -> Commentary on 2:24 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:24 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:24 PNT -> Commentary on 2:24 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:24 TFG -> Commentary on 2:24 TSK -> Commentary on 2:24 TSK -> Entry for 2:24 WEN -> Notes on 2:24 NTB -> Dove, Turtle; Jesus, The Christ; Joseph; Pigeon; Quotations And Allusions; Temple EBD -> Dove; Pigeon; Turtle, Turtle-dove WJD -> Devotional using 2:24 WJD -> Devotional using 2:24 2:24 - [In Context] The law of the Lord also says that the people must give a sacrifice F33 : "You must sacrifice two doves or two young pigeons." F34 So Joseph and Mary went to Jerusalem to do this.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:25 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:25 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:25 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:25 JFB -> Commentary on 2:25 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:25 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:25 PNT -> Commentary on 2:25 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:25 SRN -> Study Notes on 2:25 TFG -> Commentary on 2:25 TSK -> Commentary on 2:25 TSK -> Entry for 2:25 WEN -> Notes on 2:25 NTB -> Character; Faith; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Obedience; Patience; Prophets; Religion; Simeon; Temple; Waiting TTT -> Character of Saints; Jews, The; Patience; Titles and Names of Christ; Waiting Upon God EBD -> Consolation of Israel SBD -> Simeon WJD -> Devotional using 2:25 WJD -> Devotional using 2:25 2:25 - [In Context] A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man that truly worshiped God. Simeon was waiting for the time when God would come to help Israel (the Jews). The Holy Spirit F35 was in him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:26 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:26 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:26 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:26 JFB -> Commentary on 2:26 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:26 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:26 PNT -> Commentary on 2:26 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:26 TFG -> Commentary on 2:26 TSK -> Commentary on 2:26 TSK -> Entry for 2:26 WEN -> Notes on 2:26 NTB -> Faith; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Prophets; Religion; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Holy Spirit, The, is God; Holy Spirit, the Teacher, The SBD -> Simeon WJD -> Devotional using 2:26 WJD -> Devotional using 2:26 2:26 - [In Context] The Holy Spirit told Simeon that he would not die before he saw the Christ F36 from the Lord (God).
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:27 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:27 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:27 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:27 JFB -> Commentary on 2:27 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:27 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:27 PNT -> Commentary on 2:27 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:27 TFG -> Commentary on 2:27 TSK -> Commentary on 2:27 TSK -> Entry for 2:27 WEN -> Notes on 2:27 NTB -> Faith; Holy Spirit; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Prophets; Religion; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Christ is God; Holy Spirit, The, is God; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Temple, The Second SBD -> Simeon WJD -> Devotional using 2:27 WJD -> Devotional using 2:27 WJD -> Devotional using 2:27 WJD -> Devotional using 2:27 2:27 - [In Context] The Spirit led Simeon to the temple. F37 Mary and Joseph went to the temple to do what the Jewish law said they must do. They brought the baby Jesus to the temple.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:28 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:28 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:28 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:28 JFB -> Commentary on 2:28 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:28 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:28 PNT -> Commentary on 2:28 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:28 TSK -> Commentary on 2:28 TSK -> Entry for 2:28 WEN -> Notes on 2:28 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Joy; Religion; Simeon; Temple; Thankfulness TTT -> Holy Spirit, The, is God; Praise; Prophecies Respecting Christ; Thanksgiving EBD -> Death SBD -> Simeon TV -> Devotional using 2:28 TV -> Devotional using 2:28 WJD -> Devotional using 2:28 TV -> Devotional using 2:28 WJD -> Devotional using 2:28 2:28 - [In Context] Simeon held the baby in his arms and thanked God:
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:29 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:29 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:29 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:29 JFB -> Commentary on 2:29 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:29 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:29 PNT -> Commentary on 2:29 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:29 TFG -> Commentary on 2:29 TSK -> Commentary on 2:29 TSK -> Entry for 2:29 WEN -> Notes on 2:29 NTB -> Death; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Joy; Love; Religion; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Death of Saints, The; Holy Spirit, The, is God; Peace, Spiritual; Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Death; Simeon; Songs SBD -> Simeon TV -> Devotional using 2:29 TV -> Devotional using 2:29 TV -> Devotional using 2:29 WJD -> Devotional using 2:29 TV -> Devotional using 2:29 WJD -> Devotional using 2:29 TV -> Devotional using 2:29 2:29 - [In Context] "Now, Lord (God), you can let me, your servant, die in peace like you said.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:30 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:30 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:30 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:30 JFB -> Commentary on 2:30 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:30 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:30 PNT -> Commentary on 2:30 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:30 SRN -> Study Notes on 2:30 TFG -> Commentary on 2:30 TSK -> Commentary on 2:30 TSK -> Entry for 2:30 WEN -> Notes on 2:30 NTB -> Atonement; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Joy; Love; Religion; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ; Salvation EBD -> Death; Simeon SBD -> Messiah; Simeon TV -> Devotional using 2:30 TV -> Devotional using 2:30 TV -> Devotional using 2:30 WJD -> Devotional using 2:30 TV -> Devotional using 2:30 WJD -> Devotional using 2:30 TV -> Devotional using 2:30 2:30 - [In Context] I have seen with my own eyes how you will save your people.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:31 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:31 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:31 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:31 JFB -> Commentary on 2:31 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:31 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:31 PNT -> Commentary on 2:31 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:31 TFG -> Commentary on 2:31 TSK -> Commentary on 2:31 TSK -> Entry for 2:31 WEN -> Notes on 2:31 NTB -> Atonement; Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Joy; Religion; Salvation; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Simeon SBD -> Simeon TV -> Devotional using 2:31 TV -> Devotional using 2:31 WJD -> Devotional using 2:31 TV -> Devotional using 2:31 WJD -> Devotional using 2:31 2:31 - [In Context] Now all people can see your plan.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:32 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:32 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:32 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:32 JFB -> Commentary on 2:32 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:32 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:32 PNT -> Commentary on 2:32 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:32 TFG -> Commentary on 2:32 TSK -> Commentary on 2:32 TSK -> Entry for 2:32 WEN -> Notes on 2:32 NTB -> Faith; Glory; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Joy; Light; Prophecy; Quotations And Allusions; Religion; Salvation; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Gentiles; Glory; Light; Prophecies Respecting Christ EBD -> Light; Simeon SBD -> Simeon TV -> Devotional using 2:32 TV -> Devotional using 2:32 WJD -> Devotional using 2:32 TV -> Devotional using 2:32 WJD -> Devotional using 2:32 2:32 - [In Context] He (Jesus) is a light to show your way to the non-Jewish people. He will bring honor to your people, Israel (the Jews)."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:33 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:33 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:33 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:33 JFB -> Commentary on 2:33 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:33 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:33 PNT -> Commentary on 2:33 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:33 TFG -> Commentary on 2:33 TSK -> Commentary on 2:33 TSK -> Entry for 2:33 WEN -> Notes on 2:33 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Joseph; Religion; Simeon; Temple EBD -> Simeon SBD -> Simeon WJD -> Devotional using 2:33 WJD -> Devotional using 2:33 2:33 - [In Context] Jesus' father and mother were amazed at what Simeon said about him.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:34 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:34 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:34 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:34 JFB -> Commentary on 2:34 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:34 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:34 PNT -> Commentary on 2:34 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:34 TFG -> Commentary on 2:34 TSK -> Commentary on 2:34 TSK -> Entry for 2:34 WEN -> Notes on 2:34 NTB -> Benedictions; Faith; Gospel; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Religion; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Excellency and Glory of the Church, The EBD -> Simeon SBD -> Simeon WJD -> Devotional using 2:34 WJD -> Devotional using 2:34 2:34 - [In Context] Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, "Many Jews will fall and many will rise because of this boy. He will be a sign (proof) from God that some people will not accept.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:35 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:35 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:35 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:35 JFB -> Commentary on 2:35 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:35 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:35 PNT -> Commentary on 2:35 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:35 TFG -> Commentary on 2:35 TSK -> Commentary on 2:35 TSK -> Entry for 2:35 WEN -> Notes on 2:35 NTB -> Faith; Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Mary; Religion; Simeon; Temple TTT -> Sword, The EBD -> Simeon SBD -> Simeon WJD -> Devotional using 2:35 WJD -> Devotional using 2:35 2:35 - [In Context] The things that people think in secret will be made known. And the things that will happen will make your heart very sad."
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:36 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:36 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:36 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:36 JFB -> Commentary on 2:36 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:36 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:36 PNT -> Commentary on 2:36 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:36 TFG -> Commentary on 2:36 TSK -> Commentary on 2:36 TSK -> Entry for 2:36 WEN -> Notes on 2:36 NTB -> Anna; Jesus, The Christ; Joseph; Longevity; Prophetesses; Religion; Temple; Widow; Women TTT -> Asher, The Tribe of; Prophets EBD -> Anna; Asher; Phanuel; Woman SBD -> Anna; Aser; Captivities of the Jews; Phanuel; Women WJD -> Devotional using 2:36 WJD -> Devotional using 2:36 2:36 - [In Context] Anna, a prophetess, F38 was there at the temple. F39 She was from the family of Phanuel in the Asher family group. Anna was very old. She had been married for seven years.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:37 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:37 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:37 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:37 JFB -> Commentary on 2:37 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:37 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:37 PNT -> Commentary on 2:37 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:37 TFG -> Commentary on 2:37 TSK -> Commentary on 2:37 TSK -> Entry for 2:37 WEN -> Notes on 2:37 NTB -> Anna; Fasting; Jesus, The Christ; Joseph; Longevity; Old Age; Prayer; Prayerfulness; Prophetesses; Religion; Temple; Widow; Women TTT -> Fasting; Prayer, Private; Watchfulness; Widows EBD -> Anna; Woman WJD -> Devotional using 2:37 WJD -> Devotional using 2:37 2:37 - [In Context] Then her husband died and she lived alone. She was now 84 years old. Anna was always at the temple; she never left. She worshiped God by fasting F40 and praying day and night.
Study Resource List BCC -> Commentary on 2:38 DSN -> Synopsis on 2:38 GEB -> Study Notes on 2:38 GSB -> Study Notes on 2:38 JFB -> Commentary on 2:38 MHC-COM -> Commentary on 2:38 MHC-CON -> Commentary on 2:38 PNT -> Commentary on 2:38 RWP -> Study Notes on 2:38 SRN -> Study Notes on 2:38 TFG -> Commentary on 2:38 TSK -> Commentary on 2:38 TSK -> Entry for 2:38 WEN -> Notes on 2:38 NTB -> Jesus, The Christ; Jesus, The Christ (continued); Joseph; Prophetesses; Redemption; Temple; Thankfulness; Women; Zeal, Religious TTT -> Jews, The; Missionaries, all Christians should be as; Praise; Thanksgiving WJD -> Devotional using 2:38 WJD -> Devotional using 2:38 2:38 - [In Context] Anna was there when Joseph and Mary came to the temple. She praised God and talked about Jesus to all the people who were waiting for God to free Jerusalem.
FOOTNOTES: F31: pure   The law of Moses said that 40 days after a Jewish woman gave birth to a baby, she must be cleansed by a ceremony at the temple. Read Lev. 12:2-8. F32: "When … the Lord'"   See Ex. 13:2, 12. F33: sacrifice   An offering or gift to God. F34: "You must … pigeons"   Quote from Lev. 12:8. F35: Holy Spirit   Also called the Spirit of God, the Spirit of Christ, and the Comforter. Joined with God and Christ, he does God's work among people in the world. F36: Christ   The "anointed one" (Messiah) or chosen one of God. F37: temple   The special building in Jerusalem for Jewish worship. F38: prophetess   A woman who spoke for God. F39: temple   The special building in Jerusalem for Jewish worship. F40: fasting   Living without food for a time of prayer or mourning.

Abbreviations Legend: BCC - Burton Coffman; DSN - Darby's Synopsis; GEB - Gill's Exposition; GSB - Geneva Study Bible; JFB - Jamieson, Fausset, Brown; MHC-COM - Matthew Henry Complete; MHC-CON - Matthew Henry Concise; PNT - People's New Testament; RWP - Robertson's Word Pictures; SRN - Scofield Reference Notes; TFG - The Fourfold Gospel; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; WEN - Wesley's Explanatory Notes; NTB - Nave's Topical Bible; TSK - Treasury of Scripture Knowledge; TTT - Torrey's Topical Textbook; EBD - Easton's Bible Dictionary; SBD - Smith's Bible Dictionary; TV - Today's Verse; WJD - What Jesus Did!; Copyright Statement - Holy Bible: Easy-to-Read Version © 2001 by World Bible Translation Center, Inc. and used by permission.