A blessing to the world. It is prepared before the face of all people, not to be hid in a corner, but to be made known; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles that now sit in darkness: they shall have the knowledge of him, and of God, and another world through him. A blessing to the church: the glory of thy people Israel. It was an honour to the Jewish nation that the Messiah sprang out of one of their tribes, and was born, and lived, and died, among them. And of those who were Israelites indeed of the spiritual Israel, he was indeed the glory, and will be so to eternity, When Christ ordered his apostles to preach the gospel to all nations, therein he made himself a light to lighten the Gentiles; and when he added, beginning at Jerusalem, he made himself the glory of his people Israel. Acts 13:47-49 King James Version (KJV) 47 For so hath the Lord commanded us, saying, I have set thee to be a light of the Gentiles, that thou shouldest be for salvation unto the ends of the earth. 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they were glad, and glorified the word of the Lord: and as many as were ordained to eternal life believed. 49 And the word of the Lord was published throughout all the region. Luke 2:25-35 King James Version (KJV) 25 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. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lords Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. 33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; 35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. Matthew Henrys Commentary He has a pleasant prospect concerning the world, and concerning the church. This salvation shall be, A blessing to the world. It is prepared before the face of all people, not to be hid in a corner, but to be made known; to be a light to lighten the Gentiles that now sit in darkness: they shall have the knowledge of him, and of God, and another world through him. This has reference to Isa. 49:6; I will give thee for a light to the Gentiles; for Christ came to be the light of the world, not a candle in the Jewish candlestick, but the Sun of righteousness. A blessing to the church: the glory of thy people Israel. It was an honour to the Jewish nation that the Messiah sprang out of one of their tribes, and was born, and lived, and died, among them. And of those who were Israelites indeed of the spiritual Israel, he was indeed the glory, and will be so to eternity, Isa. 60:19. They shall glory in him. In the Lord shall all the seed of Israel be justified and shall glory, Isa. 45:25. When Christ ordered his apostles to preach the gospel to all nations, therein he made himself a light to lighten the Gentiles; and when he added, beginning at Jerusalem, he made himself the glory of his people Israel. The prediction concerning this child, which he delivered, with his blessing, to Joseph and Mary. They marvelled at those things which were still more and more fully and plainly spoken concerning this child, Luke 2:33. And because they were affected with, and had their faith strengthened by, that which was said to them, here is more said to them. Simeon shows them what reason they had to rejoice; for he blessed them (Luke 2:34), he pronounced them blessed who had the honour to be related to this child, and were entrusted with the bringing him up. He prayed for them, that God would bless them, and would have others do so too. They had reason to rejoice, for this child should be, not only a comfort and honour to them, but a public blessing. He is set for the rising again of many in Israel, that is, for the conversion of many to God that are dead and buried in sin, and for the consolation of many in God that are sunk and lost in sorrow and despair. Those whom he is set for the fall of may be the same with those whom he is set for the rising again of. He is set eis ptosin kai anastasin—for their fall, in order to their rising again; to humble and abase them, and bring them off from all confidence in themselves, that they may be exalted by relying on Christ; he wounds and then heals, Paul falls, and rises again. He shows them likewise what reason they had to rejoice with trembling, according to the advice given of old, with reference to the Messiah’s kingdom, Ps. 2:11. Lest Joseph, and Mary especially, should be lifted up with the abundance of the revelations, here is a thorn in the flesh for them, an allay to their joy; and it is what we sometimes need. It is true, Christ shall be a blessing to Israel; but there are those in Israel whom he is set for the fall of, whose corruptions will be provoked, who will be prejudiced and enraged against him, and offended, and whose sin and ruin will be aggravated by the revelation of Jesus Christ; many who will extract poison to themselves out of the balm of Gilead, and split their souls on the Rock of salvation, to whom this precious Foundation-stone will be a stone of stumbling. This refers to that prophecy (Isa. 8:14, 15), He shall be for a sanctuary to some, and yet for a snare to others, 1 Pet. 2:7, 8. Note, As it is pleasant to think how many there are to whom Christ and his gospel are a savour of life unto life, so it is sad to think how many there are to whom it is a savour of death unto death. He is set for a sign, to be admired by some, but by others, by many, spoken against. He had many eyes upon him, during the time of his public ministry, he was a sign, but he had many tongues against him, the contradiction and reproach of sinners, he was continually cavilled at and abused; and the effects of this will be that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed (Luke 2:35), that is, upon this occasion, men will show themselves, will discover, and so distinguish, themselves. The secret good affections and dispositions in the minds of some will be revealed by their embracing Christ, and closing with him; the secret corruptions and vicious dispositions of others, that otherwise would never have appeared so bad, will be revealed by their enmity to Christ and their rage against him. Men will be judged of by the thoughts of their hearts, their thoughts concerning Christ; are they for him, or are they for his adversaries? The word of God is a discerner of the thoughts and intents of the heart, and by it we are discovered to ourselves, and shall be judged hereafter. Acts 13:47-49 New International Readers Version (NIRV) 47 This is what the Lord has commanded us to do. He said, “‘I have made you a light for those who aren’t Jews. You will bring salvation to the whole earth.’” (Isaiah 49:6) 48 When the non-Jews heard this, they were glad. They honored the word of the Lord. All who were appointed for eternal life believed. 49 The word of the Lord spread through the whole area. Luke 2:25-35 New International Readers Version (NIRV) 25 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 happen. The Holy Spirit was with him. 26 The Spirit had told Simeon that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 The Spirit led him into the temple courtyard. Then Jesus’ parents brought the child in. They came to do for him what the Law required. 28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said, 29 “Lord, you are the King over all. Now let me, your servant, go in peace. That is what you promised. 30 My eyes have seen your salvation. 31 You have prepared it in the sight of all people. 32 It is a light to be given to those who aren’t Jews.It will bring glory to your people Israel.” 33 The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them. He said to Mary, Jesus’ mother, “This child is going to cause many people in Israel to fall and to rise. God has sent him. But many will speak against him. 35 The thoughts of many hearts will be known. A sword will wound your own soul too.” Acts 13:47-49 Amplified Bible (AMP) 47 For so the Lord has charged us, saying, I have set you to be a light for the Gentiles (the heathen), that you may bring [eternal] salvation to the uttermost parts of the earth. 48 And when the Gentiles heard this, they rejoiced and glorified (praised and gave thanks for) the Word of God; and as many as were destined (appointed and ordained) to eternal life believed (adhered to, trusted in, and relied on Jesus as the Christ and their Savior). 49 And so the Word of the Lord [concerning eternal salvation through Christ] scattered and spread throughout the whole region. Luke 2:25-35 Amplified Bible (AMP) 25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout [cautiously and carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One). 27 And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law, 28 [Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said, 29 And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word. 30 For with my [own] eyes I have seen Your Salvation, 31 Which You have ordained and prepared before (in the presence of) all peoples, 32 A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was before unknown] and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. 33 And His [legal] father and [His] mother were marveling at what was said about Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against— 35 And a sword will pierce through your own soul also—that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed. Gevurot 13:47-49 Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB) 47 For thus has Hashem commanded us, I have placed you as a light to the Nations, that you should bring salvation to the end of the earth. [Isa 49:6] 48 Now hearing this, the Goyim rejoiced with simcha gedolah and were praising the dvar Hashem. And as many as had been destined to Chayyei Olam became ma’aminim hameshichiyim. 49 And the dvar Hashem was spreading through the entire region. Lukas 2:25-35 Orthodox Jewish Bible (OJB) 25 And there was an ish in Yerushalayim whose shem was Shimon, a tzaddik, a chasid, awaiting the Nechamat Yisroel (Consolation of Israel), and the Ruach Hakodesh was upon him. [YESHAYAH 52:9] 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Ruach Hakodesh that he was not to see mavet until he had seen Hashem’s Moshiach. 27 And Shimon came in the Ruach Hakodesh into the courts of the Beis HaMikdash; and when the horim (parents) brought in the yeled, Yehoshua, to do concerning him the required mitzvah of the Torah [Lv 12:6-8], 28 Then Shimon took him into his arms, saying, Baruch Hashem, and the following: 29 And now, Adonoi, dismiss Your eved in shalom, according to Your dvar (word); 30 Because my eynayim have beheld the Yeshu’at Eloheinu, [YESHAYAH 40:5; 52:10] 31 Which You prepared in the presence of kol haammim (all the peoples), 32 An Ohr (Light) to give hisgalus (revelation) to the Nations and the kavod (glory) of Your Am (people), Yisroel. [YESHAYAH 42:6; 49:6] 33 And the Abba and Em of the yeled were amazed at the things being spoken about him. 34 And Shimon said a bracha over them and said to Miryam his Em, Hinei this one is destined for the michshol (stumbling) and tekumah (revival) of RABBIM [YESHAYAH 53:11-12] in Yisroel and for an Ot (Sign) that will be opposed (against which there will be mitnaggedim, opponents). [YESHAYAH 8:14; 53:3] 35 And a cherev (sword) will pierce the neshamah of you yourself also so that the machshavot of many levavot (hearts) will be revealed. Una bendición para el mundo. Es preparado ante la faz de todos los pueblos, no para ser escondido en un rincón, sino para darse a conocer; para ser una luz para iluminar a los gentiles que ahora habitan en tinieblas, porque ellos poseerán el conocimiento de él, y de Dios, y la otra por medio de él. Una bendición para la iglesia: la gloria de tu pueblo Israel. Fue un honor para la nación judía de que el Mesías surgió de una de sus tribus, y nació y vivió, y murió, entre ellos. Y de los que eran israelitas de hecho del Israel espiritual, él era de hecho la gloria, y lo será para la eternidad, Cuando Cristo ordenó a sus apóstoles a predicar el evangelio a todas las naciones, en ella se hizo una luz para revelación a los gentiles; y cuando, añadió, comenzando desde Jerusalén, se hizo la gloria de su pueblo Israel. Hechos 13:47-49 Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) 47 Así nos lo ha mandado el Señor: »“Te he puesto por luz para las *naciones, a fin de que lleves mi salvación hasta los confines de la tierra.”» 48 Al oír esto, los gentiles se alegraron y celebraron la palabra del Señor; y creyeron todos los que estaban destinados a la vida eterna. 49 La palabra del Señor se difundía por toda la región. Lucas 2:25-35 Nueva Versión Internacional (NVI) 25 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 26 y le había revelado que no moriría sin antes ver al *Cristo del Señor. 27 Movido por el Espíritu, fue al *templo. Cuando al niño Jesús lo llevaron sus padres para cumplir con la costumbre establecida por la ley, 28 Simeón lo tomó en sus brazos y bendijo a Dios: 29 «Según tu palabra, Soberano Señor, ya puedes despedir a tu *siervo en paz. 30 Porque han visto mis ojos tu salvación, 31 que has preparado a la vista de todos los pueblos: 32 luz que ilumina a las *naciones y gloria de tu pueblo Israel.» 33 El padre y la madre del niño se quedaron maravillados por lo que se decía de él. 34 Simeón les dio su bendición y le dijo a María, la madre de Jesús: «Este niño está destinado a causar la caída y el levantamiento de muchos en Israel, y a crear mucha oposición, 35 a fin de que se manifiesten las intenciones de muchos corazones. En cuanto a ti, una espada te atravesará el alma.» Comentario de Matthew Henry Él tiene una perspectiva agradable relación con el mundo, y respecto a la iglesia. Esta salvación será, Una bendición para el mundo. Es preparado ante la faz de todos los pueblos, no para ser escondido en un rincón, sino para darse a conocer; para ser una luz para iluminar a los gentiles que ahora habitan en tinieblas, porque ellos poseerán el conocimiento de él, y de Dios, y la otra por medio de él. Esto tiene referencia a Isa. 49: 6; Yo te daré por luz de los gentiles; porque Cristo vino a ser la luz del mundo, no una vela en el candelabro judío, pero el Sol de justicia. Una bendición para la iglesia: la gloria de tu pueblo Israel. Fue un honor para la nación judía de que el Mesías surgió de una de sus tribus, y nació y vivió, y murió, entre ellos. Y de los que eran israelitas de hecho del Israel espiritual, él era de hecho la gloria, y será así hasta la eternidad, Isa. 60:19. Ya no tendrán gloria en él. En el Señor a toda la descendencia de Israel estar justificada y se gloriará, Isa. 45:25. Cuando Cristo ordenó a sus apóstoles a predicar el evangelio a todas las naciones, en ella se hizo una luz para revelación a los gentiles; y cuando, añadió, comenzando desde Jerusalén, se hizo la gloria de su pueblo Israel. La predicción acerca del niño, que él entregó, con su bendición, a José y María. Ellos estaban maravillados de las cosas que todavía estaban cada vez más plena y claramente decían de este niño, Lucas 02:33. Y debido a que se vieron afectados con, y se habían fortalecido su fe por, lo que se les dijo, aquí es más, les dijo. Simeón les muestra qué razón tenían para alegrarse; para los bendijo (Lucas 02:34), pronunció los bendijo al que tenía el honor de estar relacionado con este niño, y se le confió la educación de. Él oró por ellos, que Dios los bendiga, y desea que otros lo hagan también. Tenían motivos para alegrarse, porque este niño debe ser, no sólo una comodidad y un honor para ellos, sino una bendición pública. Él está fijada para el levantamiento de muchos en Israel, es decir, para la conversión de muchos a Dios que están muertos y enterrados en el pecado, y por el consuelo de muchos en Dios que se hundió y perdió en la tristeza y la desesperación. A los que se establece para la caída de pueden ser los mismos con los que él está listo para el nacimiento del nuevo. Lo fijan eis ptosin kai anastasin-por su caída, con el fin de su creciente otra vez; al humilde y se rebaja, y sacarlos de toda confianza en sí mismos, que puedan ser exaltados al confiar en Cristo; que las heridas y luego se cura, Pablo cae y se levanta de nuevo. Él les muestra asimismo qué razón tenían que alegraos con temblor, de acuerdo con el consejo dado en la antigüedad, con referencia al reino del Mesías, de Ps. 02:11. No sea que José y María, sobre todo, debe ser levantado con la grandeza de las revelaciones, aquí es una espina en la carne para ellos, un allay a su alegría; y es lo que a veces necesitamos. Es verdad, Cristo será una bendición para Israel; pero hay quienes en Israel quien está puesto para caída de, cuya corrupción se irrita, que se verán perjudicados y enfurecido contra él, y ofendido, y cuyo pecado y la ruina se verá agravada por la revelación de Jesucristo; muchos de los que se va a extraer el veneno a sí mismos fuera del bálsamo de Galaad, y dividir su alma en la Roca de la salvación, a la que esta preciosa piedra fundamental será una piedra de tropiezo. Esto se refiere a que la profecía (. Isa 08:14, 15), él será por santuario para algunos, pero para una trampa para otros, 1 Ped. 2: 7, 8 Nota: Como es agradable pensar cuántos hay a quien Cristo y su evangelio son un sabor de vida para vida, por lo que es triste pensar cuántos hay para quienes es un olor de muerte hasta la muerte. Él está listo para una señal, para ser admirado por algunos, sino por los demás, por muchos, contradicha. Él tenía muchos ojos sobre él, durante el tiempo de su ministerio público, era un signo, pero no tenía muchas lenguas en su contra, la contradicción y el reproche de los pecadores, fue cavilled continuamente y abusados; y los efectos de esto será que los pensamientos de muchos corazones serán revelados (Lucas 2:35), es decir, en esta ocasión, los hombres se muestran a sí mismos, se descubre, y lo distinguen, a sí mismos. Los buenos afectos y disposiciones secretas en las mentes de algunos serán revelados por su abrazar a Cristo, y cerrando con él; las corrupciones secretas y disposiciones viciosos de los demás, que de otro modo nunca habrían aparecido tan mal, se dará a conocer por su enemistad hacia Cristo y su rabia contra él. Los hombres serán juzgados por los pensamientos de sus corazones, sus pensamientos acerca de Cristo; son para él, o son de sus adversarios? La palabra de Dios es poderosa para discernir los pensamientos y las intenciones del corazón, y por ella nos descubrió a nosotros mismos, y será juzgado en adelante. https://youtube/watch?v=riIlGFBLQcI&index=18&list=RDGauUHGDiTXk
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