^{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 the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

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

^{27 Ref} And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,

^{28 Ref} Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

^{29 Ref} Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

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

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

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

^{33 Ref} And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.