^{23 Ref} (as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord),

^{24 Ref} and to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

^{25 Ref} And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

^{26 Ref} And it had been revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.

^{27 Ref} And he came in the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, that they might do concerning him after the custom of the law,

^{28 Ref} then he received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said,

^{29 Ref} Now lettest thou thy servant depart, Lord, According to thy word, in peace;

^{30 Ref} For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

^{31 Ref} Which thou hast prepared before the face of all peoples;

^{32 Ref} A light for revelation to the Gentiles, And the glory of thy people Israel.