23 (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;) |
24 And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons. |
25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. |
26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. |
27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, |
28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, |
29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: |
30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, |
31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; |
32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. |
33 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. |
34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; |
35 (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. |
