^{23 Ref} (As it says in the law of the Lord, Every mother's first male child is to be holy to the Lord),

^{24 Ref} And to make an offering, as it is ordered in the law of the Lord, of two doves or other young birds.

^{25 Ref} And there was then in Jerusalem a man whose name was Simeon; and he was an upright man, fearing God and waiting for the comfort of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was on him.

^{26 Ref} And he had knowledge, through the Holy Spirit, that he would not see death till he had seen the Lord's Christ.

^{27 Ref} And full of the Spirit he came into the Temple; and when the father and mother came in with the child Jesus, to do with him what was ordered by the law,

^{28 Ref} Then he took him in his arms and gave praise to God and said,

^{29 Ref} Now you are letting your servant go in peace, O Lord, as you have said;

^{30 Ref} For my eyes have seen your salvation,

^{31 Ref} Which you have made ready before the face of all nations;

^{32 Ref} A light of revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.