Luke 2:25-35

Modern English Version

²⁵ Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. ²⁶ It was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. ²⁷ Led by the Spirit, he came into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law, ²⁸ he received Him in his arms and blessed God and said:

³³ Joseph and His mother were amazed at those things which were spoken about Him. ³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, “Listen, this Child is destined to cause the fall and rising of many in Israel and to be a sign which will be spoken against, ³⁵ so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. And a sword will pierce through your own soul also.”