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Luke 2:29
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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:
29 “Lord, anow You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word; 
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.”  
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.  
Verse Comparison: Luke 2:29

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American Standard Version
Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

Amplified® Bible
And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word.

Contemporary English Version
"Lord, I am your servant, and now I can die in peace, because you have kept your promise to me.

Darby English Version
Lord, now thou lettest thy bondman go, according to thy word, in peace;

Good News Bible
"Now, Lord, you have kept your promise, and you may let your servant go in peace.

International Standard Version
"Master, now you are allowing your servant to leave in peace according to your word.

King James Version
Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

New American Standard Bible
"Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, According to Your word;

New International Version
"Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,
you now dismiss your servant in peace.

New King James Version
' Lord, now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;

N.A.S.B. in E-Prime
"Now Lord, You can release Your bond-servant to depart in peace, according to Your word;

Young's Literal Translation
`Now Thou dost send away Thy servant, Lord, according to Thy word, in peace,


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