28 then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29 “Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace,
(A)According to Your word;
30 For my eyes have (B)seen Your salvation,
31 Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:
32 (C)A light for revelation [a]for the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:32 Lit of the Gentiles

28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,(A)
    you may now dismiss[a] your servant in peace.(B)
30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,(C)
31     which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and the glory of your people Israel.”(D)

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  1. Luke 2:29 Or promised, / now dismiss