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Gill's ExpositionBaptist theologian, 1697–1771
A light to lighten the Gentiles,.... Or for the revelation of the Gentiles; to reveal the love, grace, and mercy of God,…
Barnes' NotesPresbyterian pastor, 1798–1870
Before the face of all people - Whom thou hast provided for all people, or whom thou dost design to “reveal” to all…
Adam ClarkeMethodist theologian, 1762–1832
Which thou hast prepared - Ὁ ἡτοιμασας, which thou hast Made Ready before the face, in the presence, of all people.…
Matthew HenryNonconformist minister, 1662–1714Luke 2:25-40
Even when he humbles himself, still Christ has honour done him to balance the offence of it. That we might not be…
Cambridge BibleAcademic commentary, 1882–1921Luke 2:25-35
Simeon and the Nunc Dimittis
25. a man … whose name was Simeon This cannot be Rabban Shimeon the son of Hillel (whom the…
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