Luke 2:29

Lord. Master. Greek. Despotes. App-98. Occurs ten times in N.T. (here; Act 4:24. 1 Timothy 6:1 1 Timothy 6:2. 2 Timothy 2:21. Tit 2:9. 1 Peter 2:18; 2 Peter 2:1.Jude 1:4.Revelation 6:10; Revelation 6:10).

word. saying. See Luke 2:26.

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²⁹ Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

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Luke 2:29