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28 Simeon took the baby in his arms and thanked God:

29 “Now, Lord, you can let me, your servant,
    die in peace as you said.
30 With my own eyes I have seen your salvation,
31 which you prepared before all people.
32 It is a light for the non-Jewish people to see
    and an honor for your people, the Israelites.”

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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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Footnotes

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