^{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.

^{34 Ref} And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against;