Luke 2:25 In Jerusalem at the time, there was a man, Simeon by name, a good man, a man who lived in the prayerful expectancy of help for Israel. And the Holy Spirit wa...

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The Message - In Jerusalem at the time, there was a man, Simeon by name, a good man, a man who lived in the prayerful expectancy of help for Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him. The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God: God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised. With my own eyes I’ve seen your salvation; it’s now out in the open for everyone to see: A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel.
新标点和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面；这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 那时，在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面；这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 那时，在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面；这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
当代译本 - 耶路撒冷有一位公义敬虔、有圣灵同在的人名叫西缅，他一直期待着以色列的安慰者到来。
圣经新译本 - 在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面，这人公义虔诚，一向期待以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
中文标准译本 - 看哪，在耶路撒冷有一个名叫西面的人。这个人又公义又虔诚，一直期待着以色列得蒙安慰；圣灵也在他身上。
现代标点和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一个人名叫西面，这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
和合本（拼音版） - 在耶路撒冷有一个人名叫西面。这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
New International Version - Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
New International Reader's Version - In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.
English Standard Version - Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
New Living Translation - At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
Christian Standard Bible - There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
New American Standard Bible - And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
New King James Version - And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Amplified Bible - Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
American Standard Version - And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
World English Bible - Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
新標點和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面；這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 那時，在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面；這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 那時，在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面；這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
當代譯本 - 耶路撒冷有一位公義敬虔、有聖靈同在的人名叫西緬，他一直期待著以色列的安慰者到來。
聖經新譯本 - 在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面，這人公義虔誠，一向期待以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
呂振中譯本 - 當時在耶路撒冷有一個人名叫西面；這人又正義又虔誠，素來期望着以色列之受安慰，且有聖靈在身。
中文標準譯本 - 看哪，在耶路撒冷有一個名叫西面的人。這個人又公義又虔誠，一直期待著以色列得蒙安慰；聖靈也在他身上。
現代標點和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一個人名叫西面，這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
文理和合譯本 - 耶路撒冷有西面者、其人義且虔、素望以色列之慰者、而聖神偕之、
文理委辦譯本 - 耶路撒冷有名西面者、其人義且敬、素仰慕夫慰藉以色列民者、聖神臨之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 時耶路撒冷有人名西緬、其人義且虔、素仰望慰藉以色列民者、聖神臨之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 時都中有寅恪之士、名西默翁、平生殷望義塞之慰藉聖神恆與之偕、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Ahora bien, en Jerusalén había un hombre llamado Simeón, que era justo y devoto, y aguardaba con esperanza la redención de Israel. El Espíritu Santo estaba con él
현대인의 성경 - 그때 예루살렘에 시므온이란 의롭고 경건한 사람이 살고 있었다. 그는 함께 계신 성령님으로부터 살아서 그리스도를 뵈올 것이라는 계시를 받고 이스라엘의 위로가 되실 그분을 간절히 기다리고 있었다.
Новый Русский Перевод - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Симеоном. Он был праведен и благочестив, и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесет утешение для Израиля, и на нем был Святой Дух.
Восточный перевод - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Шимон. Он был праведен и благочестив и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесёт утешение для Исраила, и на нём был Святой Дух.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Шимон. Он был праведен и благочестив и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесёт утешение для Исраила, и на нём был Святой Дух.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Шимон. Он был праведен и благочестив и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесёт утешение для Исроила, и на нём был Святой Дух.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il y avait alors, à Jérusalem, un homme appelé Siméon. C’était un homme juste et pieux ; il vivait dans l’attente de la consolation d’Israël, et le Saint-Esprit reposait sur lui.
リビングバイブル - その日、神殿には、エルサレムに住むシメオンという人がいました。信仰のあつい正しい人で、聖霊に満たされ、イスラエルにメシヤ（救い主）の来るのを待ち望んでいました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἄνθρωπος ἦν ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ ᾧ ὄνομα Συμεὼν καὶ ὁ ἄνθρωπος οὗτος δίκαιος καὶ εὐλαβὴς προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, καὶ πνεῦμα ἦν ἅγιον ἐπ’ αὐτόν·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ἰδοὺ, ἄνθρωπος ἦν ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ, ᾧ ὄνομα Συμεών; καὶ ὁ ἄνθρωπος οὗτος δίκαιος καὶ εὐλαβής, προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, καὶ Πνεῦμα ἦν Ἅγιον ἐπ’ αὐτόν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Havia em Jerusalém um homem chamado Simeão, que era justo e piedoso, e que esperava a consolação de Israel; e o Espírito Santo estava sobre ele.
Hoffnung für alle - Damals wohnte in Jerusalem ein Mann namens Simeon. Er lebte nach Gottes Willen, hatte Ehrfurcht vor ihm und wartete voller Sehnsucht auf den Retter Israels . Der Heilige Geist ruhte auf Simeon,
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Lúc đó, tại Giê-ru-sa-lem có một người tên là Si-mê-ôn. Ông là người công chính, mộ đạo, và ngày đêm trông đợi Đấng Mết-si-a đến để giải cứu Ít-ra-ên. Chúa Thánh Linh ngự trong lòng ông,
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - มีชายคนหนึ่งในกรุงเยรูซาเล็มชื่อสิเมโอน เขาเป็นคนชอบธรรมและยำเกรงพระเจ้า เขากำลังรอคอยเวลาที่ชนอิสราเอลจะได้รับการปลอบประโลมและพระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์สถิตกับเขา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ในเมืองเยรูซาเล็มมีชายผู้หนึ่งชื่อ สิเมโอน ซึ่งเป็นคนที่มีความชอบธรรมทั้งยังเชื่อในพระเจ้ามาก เขารอคอยวันที่ชาวอิสราเอลจะรอดพ้น และพระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์ก็สถิตกับเขาด้วย

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Genesis 6:9 - This is the story of Noah: Noah was a good man, a man of integrity in his community. Noah walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Luke 1:67 - Then Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he came and set his people free. He set the power of salvation in the center of our lives, and in the very house of David his servant, Just as he promised long ago through the preaching of his holy prophets: Deliverance from our enemies and every hateful hand; Mercy to our fathers, as he remembers to do what he said he’d do, What he swore to our father Abraham— a clean rescue from the enemy camp, So we can worship him without a care in the world, made holy before him as long as we live. And you, my child, “Prophet of the Highest,” will go ahead of the Master to prepare his ways, Present the offer of salvation to his people, the forgiveness of their sins. Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.
Job 1:8 - God said to Satan, “Have you noticed my friend Job? There’s no one quite like him—honest and true to his word, totally devoted to God and hating evil.”
Acts 24:16 - “Believe me, I do my level best to keep a clear conscience before God and my neighbors in everything I do. I’ve been out of the country for a number of years and now I’m back. While I was away, I took up a collection for the poor and brought that with me, along with offerings for the Temple. It was while making those offerings that they found me quietly at my prayers in the Temple. There was no crowd, there was no disturbance. It was some Jews from around Ephesus who started all this trouble. And you’ll notice they’re not here today. They’re cowards, too cowardly to accuse me in front of you.
Numbers 11:29 - But Moses said, “Are you jealous for me? Would that all God’s people were prophets. Would that God would put his Spirit on all of them.” * * *
Daniel 6:23 - When the king heard these words, he was happy. He ordered Daniel taken up out of the den. When he was hauled up, there wasn’t a scratch on him. He had trusted his God.
Acts 10:22 - They said, “Captain Cornelius, a God-fearing man well-known for his fair play—ask any Jew in this part of the country—was commanded by a holy angel to get you and bring you to his house so he could hear what you had to say.” Peter invited them in and made them feel at home.
Job 1:1 - Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential man in all the East!
Micah 6:8 - But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.
Isaiah 40:1 - “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear That she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven! She’s been punished enough and more than enough, and now it’s over and done with.”
Titus 2:11 - God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now, and is whetting our appetites for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears. He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness.
Isaiah 25:9 - Also at that time, people will say, “Look at what’s happened! This is our God! We waited for him and he showed up and saved us! This God, the one we waited for! Let’s celebrate, sing the joys of his salvation. God’s hand rests on this mountain!”

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The Message - In Jerusalem at the time, there was a man, Simeon by name, a good man, a man who lived in the prayerful expectancy of help for Israel. And the Holy Spirit was on him. The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would see the Messiah of God before he died. Led by the Spirit, he entered the Temple. As the parents of the child Jesus brought him in to carry out the rituals of the Law, Simeon took him into his arms and blessed God: God, you can now release your servant; release me in peace as you promised. With my own eyes I’ve seen your salvation; it’s now out in the open for everyone to see: A God-revealing light to the non-Jewish nations, and of glory for your people Israel.
新标点和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面；这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
和合本2010（上帝版-简体） - 那时，在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面；这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
和合本2010（神版-简体） - 那时，在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面；这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
当代译本 - 耶路撒冷有一位公义敬虔、有圣灵同在的人名叫西缅，他一直期待着以色列的安慰者到来。
圣经新译本 - 在耶路撒冷有一个人，名叫西面，这人公义虔诚，一向期待以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
中文标准译本 - 看哪，在耶路撒冷有一个名叫西面的人。这个人又公义又虔诚，一直期待着以色列得蒙安慰；圣灵也在他身上。
现代标点和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一个人名叫西面，这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
和合本（拼音版） - 在耶路撒冷有一个人名叫西面。这人又公义又虔诚，素常盼望以色列的安慰者来到，又有圣灵在他身上。
New International Version - Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
New International Reader's Version - In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to come true. The Holy Spirit was with him.
English Standard Version - Now there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
New Living Translation - At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him
Christian Standard Bible - There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
New American Standard Bible - And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
New King James Version - And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Amplified Bible - Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
American Standard Version - And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
King James Version - 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.
New English Translation - Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon who was righteous and devout, looking for the restoration of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
World English Bible - Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.
新標點和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面；這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
和合本2010（上帝版-繁體） - 那時，在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面；這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
和合本2010（神版-繁體） - 那時，在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面；這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
當代譯本 - 耶路撒冷有一位公義敬虔、有聖靈同在的人名叫西緬，他一直期待著以色列的安慰者到來。
聖經新譯本 - 在耶路撒冷有一個人，名叫西面，這人公義虔誠，一向期待以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
呂振中譯本 - 當時在耶路撒冷有一個人名叫西面；這人又正義又虔誠，素來期望着以色列之受安慰，且有聖靈在身。
中文標準譯本 - 看哪，在耶路撒冷有一個名叫西面的人。這個人又公義又虔誠，一直期待著以色列得蒙安慰；聖靈也在他身上。
現代標點和合本 - 在耶路撒冷有一個人名叫西面，這人又公義又虔誠，素常盼望以色列的安慰者來到，又有聖靈在他身上。
文理和合譯本 - 耶路撒冷有西面者、其人義且虔、素望以色列之慰者、而聖神偕之、
文理委辦譯本 - 耶路撒冷有名西面者、其人義且敬、素仰慕夫慰藉以色列民者、聖神臨之、
施約瑟淺文理新舊約聖經 - 時耶路撒冷有人名西緬、其人義且虔、素仰望慰藉以色列民者、聖神臨之、
吳經熊文理聖詠與新經全集 - 時都中有寅恪之士、名西默翁、平生殷望義塞之慰藉聖神恆與之偕、
Nueva Versión Internacional - Ahora bien, en Jerusalén había un hombre llamado Simeón, que era justo y devoto, y aguardaba con esperanza la redención de Israel. El Espíritu Santo estaba con él
현대인의 성경 - 그때 예루살렘에 시므온이란 의롭고 경건한 사람이 살고 있었다. 그는 함께 계신 성령님으로부터 살아서 그리스도를 뵈올 것이라는 계시를 받고 이스라엘의 위로가 되실 그분을 간절히 기다리고 있었다.
Новый Русский Перевод - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Симеоном. Он был праведен и благочестив, и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесет утешение для Израиля, и на нем был Святой Дух.
Восточный перевод - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Шимон. Он был праведен и благочестив и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесёт утешение для Исраила, и на нём был Святой Дух.
Восточный перевод, версия с «Аллахом» - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Шимон. Он был праведен и благочестив и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесёт утешение для Исраила, и на нём был Святой Дух.
Восточный перевод, версия для Таджикистана - В Иерусалиме в это время был человек, которого звали Шимон. Он был праведен и благочестив и с надеждой ожидал Того, Кто принесёт утешение для Исроила, и на нём был Святой Дух.
La Bible du Semeur 2015 - Il y avait alors, à Jérusalem, un homme appelé Siméon. C’était un homme juste et pieux ; il vivait dans l’attente de la consolation d’Israël, et le Saint-Esprit reposait sur lui.
リビングバイブル - その日、神殿には、エルサレムに住むシメオンという人がいました。信仰のあつい正しい人で、聖霊に満たされ、イスラエルにメシヤ（救い主）の来るのを待ち望んでいました。
Nestle Aland 28 - Καὶ ἰδοὺ ἄνθρωπος ἦν ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ ᾧ ὄνομα Συμεὼν καὶ ὁ ἄνθρωπος οὗτος δίκαιος καὶ εὐλαβὴς προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, καὶ πνεῦμα ἦν ἅγιον ἐπ’ αὐτόν·
unfoldingWord® Greek New Testament - καὶ ἰδοὺ, ἄνθρωπος ἦν ἐν Ἰερουσαλὴμ, ᾧ ὄνομα Συμεών; καὶ ὁ ἄνθρωπος οὗτος δίκαιος καὶ εὐλαβής, προσδεχόμενος παράκλησιν τοῦ Ἰσραήλ, καὶ Πνεῦμα ἦν Ἅγιον ἐπ’ αὐτόν.
Nova Versão Internacional - Havia em Jerusalém um homem chamado Simeão, que era justo e piedoso, e que esperava a consolação de Israel; e o Espírito Santo estava sobre ele.
Hoffnung für alle - Damals wohnte in Jerusalem ein Mann namens Simeon. Er lebte nach Gottes Willen, hatte Ehrfurcht vor ihm und wartete voller Sehnsucht auf den Retter Israels . Der Heilige Geist ruhte auf Simeon,
Kinh Thánh Hiện Đại - Lúc đó, tại Giê-ru-sa-lem có một người tên là Si-mê-ôn. Ông là người công chính, mộ đạo, và ngày đêm trông đợi Đấng Mết-si-a đến để giải cứu Ít-ra-ên. Chúa Thánh Linh ngự trong lòng ông,
พระคริสตธรรมคัมภีร์ไทย ฉบับอมตธรรมร่วมสมัย - มีชายคนหนึ่งในกรุงเยรูซาเล็มชื่อสิเมโอน เขาเป็นคนชอบธรรมและยำเกรงพระเจ้า เขากำลังรอคอยเวลาที่ชนอิสราเอลจะได้รับการปลอบประโลมและพระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์สถิตกับเขา
พระคัมภีร์ ฉบับแปลใหม่ - ในเมืองเยรูซาเล็มมีชายผู้หนึ่งชื่อ สิเมโอน ซึ่งเป็นคนที่มีความชอบธรรมทั้งยังเชื่อในพระเจ้ามาก เขารอคอยวันที่ชาวอิสราเอลจะรอดพ้น และพระวิญญาณบริสุทธิ์ก็สถิตกับเขาด้วย

Genesis 6:9 - This is the story of Noah: Noah was a good man, a man of integrity in his community. Noah walked with God. Noah had three sons: Shem, Ham, and Japheth.
Luke 1:67 - Then Zachariah was filled with the Holy Spirit and prophesied, Blessed be the Lord, the God of Israel; he came and set his people free. He set the power of salvation in the center of our lives, and in the very house of David his servant, Just as he promised long ago through the preaching of his holy prophets: Deliverance from our enemies and every hateful hand; Mercy to our fathers, as he remembers to do what he said he’d do, What he swore to our father Abraham— a clean rescue from the enemy camp, So we can worship him without a care in the world, made holy before him as long as we live. And you, my child, “Prophet of the Highest,” will go ahead of the Master to prepare his ways, Present the offer of salvation to his people, the forgiveness of their sins. Through the heartfelt mercies of our God, God’s Sunrise will break in upon us, Shining on those in the darkness, those sitting in the shadow of death, Then showing us the way, one foot at a time, down the path of peace.
Job 1:8 - God said to Satan, “Have you noticed my friend Job? There’s no one quite like him—honest and true to his word, totally devoted to God and hating evil.”
Acts 24:16 - “Believe me, I do my level best to keep a clear conscience before God and my neighbors in everything I do. I’ve been out of the country for a number of years and now I’m back. While I was away, I took up a collection for the poor and brought that with me, along with offerings for the Temple. It was while making those offerings that they found me quietly at my prayers in the Temple. There was no crowd, there was no disturbance. It was some Jews from around Ephesus who started all this trouble. And you’ll notice they’re not here today. They’re cowards, too cowardly to accuse me in front of you.
Numbers 11:29 - But Moses said, “Are you jealous for me? Would that all God’s people were prophets. Would that God would put his Spirit on all of them.” * * *
Daniel 6:23 - When the king heard these words, he was happy. He ordered Daniel taken up out of the den. When he was hauled up, there wasn’t a scratch on him. He had trusted his God.
Acts 10:22 - They said, “Captain Cornelius, a God-fearing man well-known for his fair play—ask any Jew in this part of the country—was commanded by a holy angel to get you and bring you to his house so he could hear what you had to say.” Peter invited them in and made them feel at home.
Job 1:1 - Job was a man who lived in Uz. He was honest inside and out, a man of his word, who was totally devoted to God and hated evil with a passion. He had seven sons and three daughters. He was also very wealthy—seven thousand head of sheep, three thousand camels, five hundred teams of oxen, five hundred donkeys, and a huge staff of servants—the most influential man in all the East!
Micah 6:8 - But he’s already made it plain how to live, what to do, what God is looking for in men and women. It’s quite simple: Do what is fair and just to your neighbor, be compassionate and loyal in your love, And don’t take yourself too seriously— take God seriously.
Isaiah 40:1 - “Comfort, oh comfort my people,” says your God. “Speak softly and tenderly to Jerusalem, but also make it very clear That she has served her sentence, that her sin is taken care of—forgiven! She’s been punished enough and more than enough, and now it’s over and done with.”
Titus 2:11 - God’s readiness to give and forgive is now public. Salvation’s available for everyone! We’re being shown how to turn our backs on a godless, indulgent life, and how to take on a God-filled, God-honoring life. This new life is starting right now, and is whetting our appetites for the glorious day when our great God and Savior, Jesus Christ, appears. He offered himself as a sacrifice to free us from a dark, rebellious life into this good, pure life, making us a people he can be proud of, energetic in goodness.
Isaiah 25:9 - Also at that time, people will say, “Look at what’s happened! This is our God! We waited for him and he showed up and saved us! This God, the one we waited for! Let’s celebrate, sing the joys of his salvation. God’s hand rests on this mountain!”