Luke 2:25-35

25And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was 1righteous and devout, 2looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26And 3it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not 4see death before he had seen the Lord’s 5Christ. 27And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, 67to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, 28then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,29“Now Lord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, 8According to Your word;30For my eyes have 9seen Your salvation,31Which You have prepared in the presence of all peoples,3210A Light 11of revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel.”

33And His father and 12mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him. 34And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary 13His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for 14the fall and 15rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed-- 35and a sword will pierce even your own soul--to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”