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24 They also offered a sacrifice according to what is specified in the Law of the Lord: “a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”[a]

25 Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel,[b] and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die[c] until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.[d]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:24 Lev 12:8
  2. Luke 2:25 Lit. for the comfort of Israel
  3. Luke 2:26 Lit. see death
  4. Luke 2:26 Or Christ