Luke 2:25-35
Legacy Standard Bible
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was (A)righteous and devout, (B)waiting for the [a](C)comfort of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And (D)it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not (E)see death before he had seen the [b]Lord’s [c]Christ. 27 And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus [d](F)to carry out for Him the custom of the Law, 28 then he took Him into his arms and blessed God, and said,
29 “Now Master, You are releasing Your slave in peace,
(G)According to Your word.
30 For my eyes have (H)seen Your salvation,
31 Which You prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 (I)A Light for revelation to the Gentiles,
And for the glory of Your people Israel.”
33 And His father and (J)mother were marveling at the things which were being said about Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary (K)His mother, “Behold, this Child is appointed for (L)the fall and [e]rise of many in Israel, and for a sign to be opposed— 35 and a sword will pierce through your own soul as well—that the thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
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Luke 2:25-35
New Living Translation
The Prophecy of Simeon
25 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon him 26 and had revealed to him that he would not die until he had seen the Lord’s Messiah. 27 That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, 28 Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,
29 “Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace,
as you have promised.
30 I have seen your salvation,
31 which you have prepared for all people.
32 He is a light to reveal God to the nations,
and he is the glory of your people Israel!”
33 Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and he said to Mary, the baby’s mother, “This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall, and many others to rise. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose him. 35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
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