The Prophecy of Simeon

2:25 Now68 there was a man in Jerusalem69 named Simeon who was righteous70 and devout, looking for the restoration71 of Israel, and the Holy Spirit72 was upon him. 2:26 It73 had been revealed74 to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die75 before76 he had seen the Lord’s Christ.77 2:27 So78 Simeon,79 directed by the Spirit,80 came into the temple courts,81 and when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what was customary according to the law,82 2:28 Simeon83 took him in his arms and blessed God, saying,84

2:29 “Now, according to your word,85 Sovereign Lord,86 permit87 your servant88 to depart89 in peace.

2:30 For my eyes have seen your salvation90

2:31 that you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:91

2:32 a light,92

for revelation to the Gentiles,

and for glory93 to your people Israel.”

2:33 So94 the child’s95 father96 and mother were amazed97 at what was said about him. 2:34 Then98 Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Listen carefully:99 This child100 is destined to be the cause of the falling and rising101 of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be rejected.102 2:35 Indeed, as a result of him the thoughts103 of many hearts will be revealed104—and a sword105 will pierce your own soul as well!”106