Luke 2:25-32

25At this time, a man called Simeon was living in Jerusalem. He was a good man and he obeyed God. He had waited a long time to see the special person who would save Israel's people. The Holy Spirit was with him.

26The Holy Spirit had told him, ‘You will not die yet. You know that the Lord God has promised to send his Messiah. You will see him before you die.’

27Now the day had come. The Holy Spirit told Simeon that he should go to the temple. Mary and Joseph were bringing the baby Jesus to do what God's rule said.

28Simeon went to them. He took Jesus and he held him in his arms. Then he thanked God. He said:

29‘Master, I am your servant. You have done what you promised to me. Now I can die with no trouble in my mind.

30I really have seen the person that you have sent to save your people.

31You have sent him to the world and people everywhere will know about him.

32He will bring light to people so that they can know you. He will show you to those people who are not Jews. He will also show that your people of Israel are very special.’