²⁵A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He lived an honorable and devout life. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel. The Holy Spirit was with Simeon ²⁶and had told him that he wouldn’t die until he had seen the Messiah, whom the Lord would send.

²⁷Moved by the Spirit, Simeon went into the temple courtyard. Mary and Joseph were bringing the child Jesus into the courtyard at the same time. They brought him so that they could do for him what Moses’ Teachings required. ²⁸Then Simeon took the child in his arms and praised God by saying,

²⁹“Now, Lord, you are allowing your servant to leave in peace

as you promised.

³⁰My eyes have seen your salvation,

³¹which you have prepared for all people to see.

³²He is a light that will reveal ⸤salvation⸥ to the nations

and bring glory to your people Israel.”

³³Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. ³⁴Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, “This child is the reason that many people in Israel will be condemned and many others will be saved. He will be a sign that will expose

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Luke 2:30–32: “… for my eyes have seen your salvation that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples, a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to your people Israel.”