Treasury of Scripture Knowledge
Luke 2:31 Cross-References
Explore 8 cross-references for Luke 2:31 from the Treasury of Scripture Knowledge, connecting Luke chapter 2 verse 31 to related passages throughout the Bible.
“Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;”
Luke 2:31 (KJV)
Commentary on Luke 2:31
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people (ὃ ἡτοίμασας κατὰ πρόσωπον πάντων τῶν λαῶν, ho hētoimasas kata prosōpon pantōn tōn laōn)—The phrase kata prosōpon literally means 'according to the face of' or 'in the presence of,' suggesting public, visible display. The Greek laōn (peoples, plural) signals gentile inclusion, not Israel alone.God's salvation plan, conceived in eternity past (Ephesians 1:4), now manifests in tangible human flesh before all peoples. Simeon's words echo Isaiah 52:10 ('all the ends of the earth shall see the salvation of our God'), recognizing that this Jewis...
Source: KJV Study Commentary
Cross-References for Luke 2:31
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“and for Jerusalem's sake I will not rest”
“The LORD hath made known his salvation: his righteousness hath he openly shewed in the sight of the heathen.”
“and bring [it] forth; yes”
“Yahweh reigns. The world is also established. It can't be moved. He will judge the peoples with equity.”
“The heavens declare his righteousness”
“and his praise from the end of the earth”
“all the earth.”