Luke 2:25–35

²⁵In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God’s promise to Israel to happen. The Holy Spirit was with him. ²⁶The Spirit had told Simeon that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. ²⁷The Spirit led him into the temple courtyard.

Then Jesus’ parents brought the child in. They came to do for him what the Law required.

²⁸Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,

²⁹“Lord, you are the King over all.

Now let me, your servant, go in peace.

That is what you promised.

³⁰My eyes have seen your salvation.

³¹You have prepared it in the sight of all people.

³²It is a light to be given to those who aren’t Jews.

It will bring glory to your people Israel.”

³³The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him. ³⁴Then Simeon blessed them. He said to Mary, Jesus’ mother, “This child is going to cause many people in Israel to fall and to rise. God has sent him. But many will speak against him. ³⁵The thoughts of many hearts will be known. A sword will wound your own soul too.”