And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. Treasury of Scripture it. Psalm 25:14 The secret of the LORD is with them that fear him; and he will show them his covenant. Amos 3:7 Surely the Lord GOD will do nothing, but he reveals his secret to his servants the prophets. see death. [Horao ton thanatos,] to see death, is a Hebraism for to die, exactly corresponding to [yir'eh mahvet.] Psalm 89:49 Lord, where are your former loving kindnesses, which you swore to David in your truth? Luke 9:27 But I tell you of a truth, there be some standing here, which shall not taste of death, till they see the kingdom of God. Psalm 89:48 What man is he that lives, and shall not see death? shall he deliver his soul from the hand of the grave? Selah. John 8:51 Truly, truly, I say to you, If a man keep my saying, he shall never see death. Hebrews 11:5 By faith Enoch was translated that he should not see death; and was not found, because God had translated him... the Lord's. Psalm 2:2,6 The kings of the earth set themselves, and the rulers take counsel together, against the LORD, and against his anointed, saying... Isaiah 61:1 The Spirit of the Lord GOD is on me; because the LORD has anointed me to preach good tidings to the meek... Daniel 9:24-26 Seventy weeks are determined on your people and on your holy city, to finish the transgression, and to make an end of sins... John 1:41 He first finds his own brother Simon, and said to him, We have found the Messias, which is, being interpreted, the Christ. John 4:29 Come, see a man, which told me all things that ever I did: is not this the Christ? John 20:31 But these are written, that you might believe that Jesus is the Christ, the Son of God... Acts 2:36 Therefore let all the house of Israel know assuredly, that God has made the same Jesus, whom you have crucified, both Lord and Christ. Acts 9:20 And straightway he preached Christ in the synagogues, that he is the Son of God. Acts 10:38 How God anointed Jesus of Nazareth with the Holy Ghost and with power: who went about doing good... Acts 17:3 Opening and alleging, that Christ must needs have suffered, and risen again from the dead; and that this Jesus, whom I preach to you... Hebrews 1:8,9 But to the Son he said, Your throne, O God, is for ever and ever: a scepter of righteousness is the scepter of your kingdom...
Context The Prophecy of Simeon
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 on him. 26And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. 27And 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, 28Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word: 30For my eyes have seen your salvation, 31Which you have prepared before the face of all people; 32A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel. 33And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things which were spoken of him. 34And Simeon blessed them, and said to 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; 35(Yes, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Parallel Verses American Standard Version
And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Douay-Rheims Bible
And he had received an answer from the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord.
Darby Bible Translation
And it was divinely communicated to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death before he should see the Lord's Christ.
King James Bible
And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
Young's Literal Translation
and it hath been divinely told him by the Holy Spirit -- not to see death before he may see the Christ of the Lord.
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