Luke 2:26

And it was reuealed vnto him by the holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seene the Lords Christ.
- King James Version (1611) - View 1611 Bible Scan

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.
- New American Standard Version (1995)

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.
- American Standard Version (1901)

And he had knowledge, through the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death till he had seen the Lord's Christ.
- Basic English Bible

The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
- Berean Standard Bible Bible

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.
- Darby 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.
- Douay-Rheims Bible

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.
- English Revised Version

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
- World English Bible

Wesley's Notes for Luke 2:26

2:24 A pair of turtle doves, or two young pigeons - This offering sufficed for the poor. #Lev 12:8|.

2:25 The consolation of Israel - A common phrase for the Messiah, who was to be the everlasting consolation of the Israel of God. The Holy Ghost was upon him - That is, he was a prophet.

2:27 By the Spirit - By a particular revelation or impulse from him.