The Prophecy of Simeon

Now there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon, [who] [was] righteous and devout. He was waiting for [the] consolation of Israel, and [the] Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 The Holy Spirit had revealed to him [that he would] not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 [Led by] the Spirit, he went into the temple [courts].[fn] And vvv when the parents brought in the child Jesus vvv to do for Him vvv vvv what was customary under the Law, 28 [Simeon] took Him in his arms and blessed God, saying:

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Sovereign Lord, as You have promised,

You now dismiss Your servant in peace.

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For my eyes have seen Your salvation,

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which You have prepared in the sight of all people,

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a light for revelation to [the] Gentiles,

and for glory to Your people Israel.”

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And Joseph[fn] and [the Child’s] mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary:

“Behold, this [Child] is appointed [to cause]

[the] rise and fall of many in Israel,

and [to be] a sign that will be spoken against,

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so that [the] thoughts of many hearts will be revealed —

and a sword will pierce your soul as well.[fn]”

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