Luke 2:22-32

22And when the days of their purification according to the law of Moses were finished, they brought him up to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord

23(just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every firstborn male will be dedicated to the Lord)

24and to offer a sacrifice (according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons).

25There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

26It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah.

27Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,

28Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said,

29Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace, as you promised.

30For my eyes have seen your salvation.

31You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples —

32a light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel.