![]() And a sword will pierce your very soul.”ģ6 Anna, a prophet, was also there in the Temple. 35 As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. He has been sent as a sign from God, but many will oppose 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 took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,Ģ9 “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!”ģ3 Jesus’ parents were amazed at what was being said about him. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required, 28 Simeon was there. 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. He was righteous and devout and was eagerly waiting for the Messiah to come and rescue Israel. ![]() ![]() 23 The law of the Lord says, “If a woman’s first child is a boy, he must be dedicated to the Lord.” 24 So they offered the sacrifice required in the law of the Lord-“either a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons.”Ģ5 At that time there was a man in Jerusalem named Simeon. 21 Eight days later, when the baby was circumcised, he was named Jesus, the name given him by the angel even before he was conceived.Ģ2 Then it was time for their purification offering, as required by the law of Moses after the birth of a child so his parents took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord. ![]()
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