Luke 2:25-35

25Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout [carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed).

27Prompted by the Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for Him the custom required by the Law,

28Simeon took Him into his arms, and blessed and praised and thanked God, and said,

29“Now, Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to leave [this world] in peace, According to Your word;

30For my eyes have seen Your Salvation,

31Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,

32A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was previously unknown], And [to bring] the praise and honor and glory of Your people Israel.”

33And His [legal] father and His mother were amazed at what was said about Him.

34Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen carefully: this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is to be opposed—

35and a sword [of deep sorrow] will pierce through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”