The Prophecy of Simeon

LUK 2:25

KJV

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.

BSB

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

Koinōnos

And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and careful in his devotion, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

LUK 2:26

KJV

And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

BSB

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lordʼs Christ.

Koinōnos

And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

LUK 2:27

KJV

And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

BSB

Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,

Koinōnos

And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,

LUK 2:28

KJV

Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

BSB

Simeon took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

Koinōnos

he received him into his arms and blessed God and said:

LUK 2:29

KJV

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

BSB

“Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

Koinōnos

Now you release your slave, Master, according to your word, in peace;

LUK 2:30

KJV

For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

BSB

For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

Koinōnos

for my eyes have seen your salvation,

LUK 2:31

KJV

Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

BSB

which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

Koinōnos

which you prepared in the presence of all the peoples —

LUK 2:32

KJV

A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

BSB

a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”

Koinōnos

a light for revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.

LUK 2:33

KJV

And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

BSB

The Childʼs father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

Koinōnos

And his father and his mother were marveling at what was being spoken about him.

LUK 2:34

KJV

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;

BSB

Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

Koinōnos

And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: "Behold, this one is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against —

LUK 2:35

KJV

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

BSB

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

Koinōnos

and a sword will pass through your own soul as well — so that the reasonings of many hearts may be uncovered.