²⁵ Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.^(A) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,^(B) and the Holy Spirit was on him. ²⁶ It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

⁷ Therefore you do not lack any spiritual gift^(A) as you eagerly wait for our Lord Jesus Christ to be revealed.^(B)

⁴ In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight^(A) into the mystery of Christ,

⁴ In reading this, then, you will be able to understand my insight^(A) into the mystery of Christ,