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Presentation in the Temple; Simeon and Anna

Luke 2:21-40

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Chapter 2
21 And when eight days had passed for circumcising him, his name was called Jesus, the one called by the angel before he was conceived in the womb. 22 And when the days of their purification were fulfilled according to the Law of Moses, they brought him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, 23 as it is written in the Law of the Lord, “Every male who opens the womb will be called holy to the Lord,” 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. 25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, awaiting the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 And it had been divinely revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord's Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the child Jesus to do according to the customary practice of the Law concerning him. 28 And he received him into his arms and blessed God and said: 29 Now you are releasing your slave, master, according to your word in peace. 30 because my eyes have seen your salvation 31 the one who has prepared before the face of all the peoples, 32 a light for revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel. 33 And his father and mother were marveling at the things being spoken about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, "Behold, this one is laid for a fall and resurrection of many in Israel and for a sign spoken against." 35 And of you also, a sword will pierce her soul, so that the thoughts from many hearts may be revealed. 36 And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She had advanced in many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity, 37 and she a widow up to eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, serving with fastings and petitions night and day. 38 And at that very hour, as she stood nearby, she was giving thanks to God and speaking about him to all those who were awaiting the redemption of Jerusalem. 39 And when they had completed all things according to the Law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. 40 And the child grew and was strengthened, being filled with wisdom, and the grace of God was upon him.