23 a(as it is written in the law of the Lord, b“Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord”),
24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, a“A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
Simeon Sees God’s Salvation
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, awaiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not asee death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
27 So he came aby the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
30 For my eyes ahave seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 aA light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
And the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 1And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the afall and rising of many in Israel, and for ba sign which will be spoken against
35 (yes, aa sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer
36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of aAsher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;
37 and this woman was a widow1 of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers anight and day.
38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to1 the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who alooked for redemption in Jerusalem.
The Family Returns to Nazareth
39 So when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city, Nazareth.
40 aAnd the Child grew and became strong1 in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon Him.
New King James Version®, Copyright© 1982, Thomas Nelson. All rights reserved.
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