Luke 2:25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
Luke 2:26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.Luke 2:27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,
Luke 2:28 then he took Him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,
Luke 2:29 “Now Lord, Thou dost let Thy bond-servant depart In peace, according to Thy word;
Luke 2:30 For my eyes have seen Thy salvation,
Luke 2:31 Which Thou hast prepared in the presence of all peoples,
Luke 2:32 A LIGHT OF REVELATION TO THE GENTILES, And the glory of Thy people Israel.”
Luke 2:33 And His father and mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.
Luke 2:34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed–
Luke 2:35 and a sword will pierce even your own soul– to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.” |