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And there was a man in Jerusalemwhosename was Simeon; and thisman was 1righteous and devout, 2looking for the consolation of Israel; and the HolySpirit was upon him.
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And 3it had beenrevealed to him by the HolySpirit that he would not 4seedeathbefore he had seen the Lord'sChrist.
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And he came in the Spirit into the temple; and when the parentsbrought in the childJesus, 5to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,
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then he took Him into his arms, and blessedGod, and said,
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"NowLord, You are releasing Your bond-servant to depart in peace, 6According to Your word;