Epiphany Season · Presentation of the Lord · Year B
Luke 2:22-40 or Luke 2:22-32
Jesus Presented in the Temple
February 2, 2027
Overview & Insights
“My eyes have seen your salvation, a light for revelation to the Gentiles.” (Luke 2:30-32)
This scene completes the account of Jesus’s infancy. His circumcision and naming echo those of John in 1:59–63, but, as with the account of his birth, the subsequent incidents are unique, and they lift the reader’s expectations and theological understanding to a higher level. This scene provides the setting for the third of Luke’s canticles in chapters 1–2, Simeon’s song of praise, the Nunc Dimittis. This song, with its explicit recognition that Jesus is to be the Savior of the world, not just of the Jews, brings into the open a theme that so far has been only hinted at.
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Commentary
Commentary on Luke 2:22-40 Working Preacher
Luther Seminary commentary reading Simeon and Anna as the temple's welcome of the child who is salvation for all peoples.
Luke 2 Commentary: Jesus' Birth and Boyhood Enduring Word · David Guzik
David Guzik walks verse by verse through the purification, presentation, and the songs of Simeon and Anna.
Luke 2:22 Commentaries BibleHub
Classic and modern commentators (Matthew Henry, Barnes, Gill, and more) gathered on Luke 2:22.
The Presentation of the Lord (Sunday Connection) Loyola Press · Sunday Connection
Catholic Sunday Connection with background and family faith-formation activities on the presentation in the temple.
The Feast of the Presentation of the Lord Catholic Productions · Brant Pitre
Brant Pitre explains how Malachi's messenger, Psalm 24, and Luke 2 converge on the feast (Catholic).
Luke 2:22-40 Commentary Center for Excellence in Preaching
Reformed preaching commentary on Simeon's Nunc Dimittis and the light to the nations.
God Returns to His Temple Word on Fire · Bishop Barron
Bishop Barron sermon on the Lord returning to his temple in Simeon's arms (Catholic).
Background & Word Study
Enter the Bible: Luke Enter the Bible
Luther Seminary book introduction to the Gospel of Luke, its author, themes, and structure.
Book of Luke Overview BibleProject
Animated overview tracing Luke's story of Jesus from temple to temple.
Luke 2:22 Interlinear BibleHub
Greek word-by-word text of Luke 2:22 with parsing and Strong's numbers.
The Church Fathers
Sermons & Reflections
Questions preachers ask
What is the Presentation in the Temple?
Mary and Joseph bring the infant Jesus to be presented to the Lord, where old Simeon takes him up and sings the Nunc Dimittis, and the prophet Anna gives thanks.
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