Luke 2:22–35 · BSB
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And when the time of purification according to the Law of Moses was complete, His parents brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
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(as it is written in the Law of the Lord: “Every firstborn male shall be consecrated to the Lord”),
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and to offer the sacrifice specified in the Law of the Lord: “A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”
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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.
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The Holy Spirit had revealed to him that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.
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Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for Him what was customary under the Law,
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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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The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
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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.”
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