25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was arighteous and devout, bwaiting for the ccomfort of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And ait had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not bsee death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus ato carry out for Him the custom of the Law, 28 then he took Him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
29 “Now Master, You are releasing Your slave in peace,
aAccording to Your word.
30 For my eyes have aseen Your salvation,
31 Which You prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 aA Light for revelation to the Gentiles,
And for the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And His father and amother were marveling at the things which were being said about Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary aHis mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for bthe fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed— 35 and a sword will pierce through your own soul as well—that the thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”