28 Then he took him in his arms, and praised God, and said,

29 Lord, now [a]lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy [b]word,

30 For [c]mine eyes have seen thy [d]salvation,

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:29 Lettest me depart out of this life, to be joined to my fathers.
  2. Luke 2:29 As thou promised me.
  3. Luke 2:30 That is, for I have seen with my very eyes: for he saw before in mind, as it is said of Abraham, He saw my day, and rejoiced.
  4. Luke 2:30 That, wherein thy salvation is contained.

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