--- title: "Luke 2:25-39 KJV - \"And, behold, there was a man in Jerusa...\" | Real Bible Believers" description: "\"And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolatio\" — Read Luke 2:25-39 in the King James Version (KJV) with commentary, cross references, and Greek/Hebrew lexicon." image: "/_app/immutable/assets/missing.C7wGMEZ6.jpg" url: "https://realbiblebelievers.com/kjv/luke/2/25-39" --- [ Read](/kjv/luke/2)[ Commentary](/study/luke/2)[ Interlinear](/interlinear/luke/2) Audio ## Luke 2:25-39 in Context (Verses 22–42 KJV) [22 ](/kjv/luke/2/22) And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present *him* to the Lord; [23 ](/kjv/luke/2/23) (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) [24 ](/kjv/luke/2/24) And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. [25 ](/kjv/luke/2/25) 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. [26 ](/kjv/luke/2/26) And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. [27 ](/kjv/luke/2/27) 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, [28 ](/kjv/luke/2/28) Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, [29 ](/kjv/luke/2/29) Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: [30 ](/kjv/luke/2/30) For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, [31 ](/kjv/luke/2/31) Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; [32 ](/kjv/luke/2/32) A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. [33 ](/kjv/luke/2/33) And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. [34 ](/kjv/luke/2/34) 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; [35 ](/kjv/luke/2/35) (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. [36 ](/kjv/luke/2/36) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; [37 ](/kjv/luke/2/37) And she *was* a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served *God* with fastings and prayers night and day. [38 ](/kjv/luke/2/38) And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. [39 ](/kjv/luke/2/39) And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. [40 ](/kjv/luke/2/40) And the child grew, and waxed strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. [41 ](/kjv/luke/2/41) Now his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. [42 ](/kjv/luke/2/42) And when he was twelve years old, they went up to Jerusalem after the custom of the feast. 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