Luke 2:33-39

33Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

34Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, “This child is the reason that many people in Israel will be condemned and many others will be saved. He will be a sign that will expose

35the thoughts of those who reject him. And a sword will pierce your heart.”

36Anna, a prophet, was also there. She was a descendant of Phanuel from the tribe of Asher. She was now very old. Her husband had died seven years after they were married,

37and she had been a widow for 84 years. Anna never left the temple courtyard but worshiped day and night by fasting and praying.

38At that moment she came up to Mary and Joseph and began to thank God. She spoke about Jesus to all who were waiting for Jerusalem to be set free.

39After doing everything the Lord’s Teachings required, Joseph and Mary returned to their hometown of Nazareth in Galilee.