The episode of Simeon and his inspired hymn.
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Luke 2:25-35
The Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:25-35
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commentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:1-52EXPOSITIONJoseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:21-38The circumcision and presentation in the temple. I. THE CIRCUMCISION. With regard to the circumcision, observe: 1. The Son of God is not only "made of a woman," he is "made under the Law." He is entered into all the req…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:21-40Circumcision and presentation of the Child Jesus.Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:21-40The circumcision and presentation of Jesus. We pass now from the angel's sermon and the shepherds' faithful verification of it to the next notable events in the great life which embodies the gospel for mankind. And we h…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryMatthew Henry on Luke 2:25-35The same Spirit that provided for the support of Simeon's hope, provided for his joy. Those who would see Christ must go to his temple. Here is a confession of his faith, that this Child in his arms was the Saviour, the…Matthew HenrycommentaryChrist and Simeon in the Temple; Anna in the TempleCHRIST AND SIMEON IN THE TEMPLE; ANNA IN THE TEMPLE. Even when he humbles himself, still Christ has honour done him to balance the offence of it. That we might not be stumbled at the meanness of his birth, angels then d…Matthew HenrycommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:25And, 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. Many expositors have believed that this Sim…Joseph S. Exell and contributorscommentaryThe Pulpit Commentary on Luke 2:25-30A satisfied human spirit. There are few more exquisite pictures even in Holy Writ than the one which is here drawn for us. An aged and venerable man, who has lived a long life of piety and virtue, and who has been cheri…Joseph S. Exell and contributors