Luke 2:38 (BSB)
Coming forward at that moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the Child to all who were waiting for the redemption of Jerusalem.
Commentary on Luke 2:38
- John Calvin (Reformed), Calvin's Commentaries on Luke 2:38: 38. Made acknowledgment also to God “Louoit aussi le Seigneur;” — “praised also the Lord.” The holy melody, which proceeded from the lips of Simeon and Anna, is praised by Luke, in order that believers may exhort each other to sing with one mouth the praises of God, and may give mutual replies.
- Matthew Henry (Presbyterian), Matthew Henry's Complete Commentary on Luke 2:25-40: Even when he humbles himself, still Christ has honour done him to balance the offence of it. That we might not be stumbled at the meanness of his birth, angels then did him honour; and now, that we may not be offended at his being presented in the temple, like other children born in sin, and without any manner of solemnity peculiar to him, but...
- John Gill (Reformed Baptist), Exposition of the Old and New Testaments on Luke 2:38: And when they had performed all things,.... Relating to the purification of Mary, and the presentation and redemption of her firstborn, and the sacrifices and ceremonies belonging thereunto: according to the law of the Lord; which that directed to, and enjoined: they returned into Galilee: not that they came from thence to Jerusalem, but from Bethlehem, where Mary gave birth, and her time for purification...
- Albert Barnes (Presbyterian), Barnes' New Testament Notes on Luke 2:38: Verse 38. No entry from BARNES for this verse. (v) "looked for redemption" (4) "in Jerusalem", or "Israel"