Luke 2:29-31 Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:… Simeon knew Christ as soon as he saw Him, and embraced Him as soon as he knew Him, and enjoyed Him as soon as he embraced Him. So some know the Word of God as soon as they hear it, and believe it as soon as they know it, and feel the comfort of it as soon as they believe it; but others hear it as though they heard it not, like deaf adders, that stop their ears at the voice of the charmer. (H. Smith.) Parallel Verses KJV: Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:WEB: "Now you are releasing your servant, Master, according to your word, in peace; |
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