Luke 2:27
Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the Law required,
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King James Version 1769 (Standard Version)
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,
KJV1611 – Modern English
And he came by the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him according to the custom of the law,
King James Version 1611 (Original)
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,
American Standard Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G2532} he came{G2064} in{G1722} the Spirit{G4151} into{G1519} the temple:{G2411} and{G2532} when{G1722} the parents{G1118} brought in{G1521} the child{G3813} Jesus,{G2424} that they might do{G4160} concerning{G4012} him{G846} after{G2596} the custom{G1480} of the law,{G846}
King James Version with Strong's Numbers
And{G2532} he came{G2064}{(G5627)} by{G1722} the Spirit{G4151} into{G1519} the temple{G2411}: and{G2532} when the parents{G1118} brought{G1521}{(G5629)} in{G1722} the child{G3813} Jesus{G2424}, to do{G4160}{(G5658)}{G846} for{G4012} him{G846} after{G2596} the custom{G1480}{(G5772)} of the law{G3551},
Tyndale Bible (1526/1534)
And he came by inspiracion into the temple. And when the father and mother brought in the chylde Iesus to do for him after the custome of the lawe
Coverdale Bible (1535)
And he came by inspiracion in to the teple.And whan the elders brought the childe Iesus in to the temple, to do for him after ye custome of the lawe,
Geneva Bible (1560)
And he came by the motion of the spirit into the Temple, and when the parents brought in the babe Iesus, to do for him after the custome of the Lawe,
Bishops' Bible (1568)
And he came by inspiration into the temple: And when the father & mother brought in the chylde Iesus, to do for hym after the custome of the lawe,
Authorized King James Version (1611)
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,
Webster's Bible (1833)
He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
Young's Literal Translation (1862/1898)
And he came in the Spirit to the temple, and in the parents bringing in the child Jesus, for their doing according to the custom of the law regarding him,
American Standard Version (1901)
And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
American Standard Version (1901)
And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,
Bible in Basic English (1941)
And full of the Spirit he came into the Temple; and when the father and mother came in with the child Jesus, to do with him what was ordered by the law,
World English Bible (2000)
He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,
NET Bible® (New English Translation)
So Simeon, directed by the Spirit, came into the temple courts, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary according to the law,
Referenced Verses
- Luke 2:41 : 41 Every year, Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.
- Luke 2:48 : 48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Child, why have you treated us this way? Look, your father and I have been anxiously searching for you!"
- Luke 2:51 : 51 Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
- Acts 10:19 : 19 While Peter was reflecting on the vision, the Spirit said to him, 'Behold, three men are looking for you.'
- Rev 17:3 : 3 Then he carried me away in the Spirit into a wilderness. There I saw a woman sitting on a scarlet beast that was full of blasphemous names and had seven heads and ten horns.
- Matt 4:1 : 1 Then Jesus was led by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
- Luke 2:22 : 22 When the days of purification required by the law of Moses were completed, they took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
- Acts 11:12 : 12 The Spirit told me to go with them without hesitation. These six brothers also went with me, and we entered the man's house.
- Acts 16:7 : 7 When they came to the border of Mysia, they tried to go into Bithynia, but the Spirit of Jesus did not permit them.
- Rev 1:10 : 10 I was in the Spirit on the Lord's Day, and I heard a loud voice behind me, like a trumpet,
- Luke 4:1 : 1 Then Jesus, full of the Holy Spirit, returned from the Jordan and was led by the Spirit into the wilderness,
- Acts 8:29 : 29 The Spirit said to Philip, 'Go up to that chariot and stay near it.'
Similar Verses (AI)
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28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:
- Luke 2:20-267 verses82%
20 The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, which were just as they had been told.
21 On the eighth day, when it was time to circumcise the child, he was named Jesus, the name the angel had given him before he was conceived in the womb.
22 When the days of purification required by the law of Moses were completed, they took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord.
23 (As it is written in the Law of the Lord, "Every firstborn male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord.")
24 And they offered a sacrifice, according to what is said in the Law of the Lord: "a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."
25 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.
26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Messiah.
- Luke 2:39-446 verses77%
39 When they had completed everything according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own town of Nazareth.
40 And the child grew and became strong; he was filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.
41 Every year, Jesus' parents went to Jerusalem for the Festival of the Passover.
42 When he was twelve years old, they went up to the festival, according to the custom.
43 When the festival was over and they were returning home, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents were unaware of it.
44 Thinking he was in their traveling group, they went a day's journey. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.
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80 The child grew and became strong in spirit, and he was in the wilderness until the day of his public appearance to Israel.
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21 Joseph got up, took the child and His mother, and went to the land of Israel.
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33 The child's father and mother marveled at what was said about him.
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16 He came to Nazareth, where He had been brought up. As was His custom, He entered the synagogue on the Sabbath day and stood up to read.
- Luke 2:16-172 verses73%
16 So they hurried off and found Mary and Joseph, and the baby, who was lying in the manger.
17 When they had seen him, they spread the word concerning what had been told them about this child.
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41 When Elizabeth heard Mary's greeting, the baby leaped in her womb, and Elizabeth was filled with the Holy Spirit.
- Matt 1:22-232 verses72%
22 All this happened to fulfill what was spoken by the Lord through the prophet:
23 'Behold, the virgin will conceive and give birth to a son, and they will call him Emmanuel' (which means, 'God with us').
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15 For he will be great in the sight of the Lord and will never drink wine or strong drink. He will be filled with the Holy Spirit even from his mother’s womb.
- Luke 1:8-92 verses72%
8 Now it happened that while he was serving as priest before God in the order of his division,
9 according to the custom of the priesthood, he was chosen by lot to enter the temple of the Lord and burn incense.
- Luke 2:6-72 verses72%
6 While they were there, the time came for her to give birth.
7 And she gave birth to her firstborn son. She wrapped him in cloths and laid him in a manger, because there was no room available for them in the inn.
- Luke 1:66-672 verses72%
66 All those who heard these things kept them in their hearts, saying, 'What then will this child become?' For indeed, the hand of the Lord was with him.
67 Then Zechariah, his father, was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, saying:
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46 After three days, they found him in the temple courts, sitting among the teachers, listening to them and asking them questions.
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18 Now the birth of Jesus Christ happened in this way: When his mother Mary was engaged to Joseph, before they came together, she was found to be pregnant through the Holy Spirit.
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12 This will be a sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped in cloths and lying in a manger."
- Luke 2:51-522 verses71%
51 Then he went down with them and came to Nazareth, and he was obedient to them. But his mother treasured all these things in her heart.
52 And Jesus grew in wisdom and stature, and in favor with God and men.
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26 In the sixth month, the angel Gabriel was sent by God to a town in Galilee called Nazareth,
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35 The angel replied to her, 'The Holy Spirit will come upon you, and the power of the Most High will overshadow you. Therefore, the holy one to be born will be called the Son of God.'
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23 When the days of his ministry were completed, he went back home.
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48 When his parents saw him, they were astonished. His mother said to him, "Child, why have you treated us this way? Look, your father and I have been anxiously searching for you!"
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22 and the Holy Spirit descended on him in a bodily form like a dove. And a voice came from heaven: "You are my beloved Son; in you, I am well pleased."
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59 On the eighth day, they came to circumcise the child, and they were going to name him Zechariah after his father.
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14 So Joseph got up, took the child and His mother during the night, and departed for Egypt.
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44 For behold, when the sound of your greeting reached my ears, the baby in my womb leaped for joy.
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8 He sent them to Bethlehem and said, 'Go and search carefully for the child. When you find Him, report back to me so that I too may go and worship Him.'
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57 Now the time came for Elizabeth to give birth, and she bore a son.
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76 And you, child, will be called a prophet of the Most High, for you will go before the Lord to prepare His ways,
- Luke 1:31-322 verses69%
31 And behold, you will conceive in your womb and give birth to a son, and you will name him Jesus.
32 He will be great and will be called the Son of the Most High, and the Lord God will give Him the throne of His father David.
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9 In those days Jesus came from Nazareth in Galilee and was baptized by John in the Jordan.
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11 Entering the house, they saw the child with Mary His mother, and they fell down and worshiped Him. Then they opened their treasures and presented Him with gifts: gold, frankincense, and myrrh.