Luke 2:25-33

25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die before he had seen the Lord’s Messiah.

27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,

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

29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised, you may now dismiss^[a] your servant in peace.

30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,

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.”

33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him.

Cross References

• 1. Luke 1:6
• 2. ver 38; Isaiah 52:9; Luke 23:51
• 3. ver 22
• 4. ver 26
• 5. Acts 2:24
• 6. Isaiah 40:5; Isaiah 52:10; Luke 3:6
• 7. Isaiah 42:6; Isaiah 49:6; Acts 13:47; Acts 26:23

Footnotes

• [a] Or "promised," / "now dismiss"