Luke 2:29

New English Translation

“Now, according to your word, Sovereign Lord, permit your servant to depart in peace.

Cross References

Genesis 15:15

But as for you, you will go to your ancestors in peace and be buried at a good old age.

Genesis 46:30

Israel said to Joseph, “Now let me die since I have seen your face and know that you are still alive.”

Psalm 37:37

Take note of the one who has integrity! Observe the godly! For the one who promotes peace has a future.

Luke 2:26

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

Luke 2:28

Simeon took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,

Philippians 1:23

I feel torn between the two, because I have a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is better by far,

Revelation 14:13

Then I heard a voice from heaven say, “Write this: ‘Blessed are the dead, those who die in the Lord from this moment on!’” “Yes,” says the Spirit, “so they can rest from their hard work, because their deeds will follow them.”

Revelation 6:10

They cried out with a loud voice, “How long, Sovereign Master, holy and true, before you judge those who live on the earth and avenge our blood?”