^{23 Ref} (as it is written in the law of the Lord, "Every male who opens 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} Behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

^{26 Ref} It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.{"Christ" (Greek) and "Messiah" (Hebrew) both mean "Anointed One"}

^{27 Ref} He came in the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the child, Jesus, that they might do concerning him according to the custom of the law,

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

^{29 Ref} "Now you are releasing your servant, Master, According to your word, in peace;

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

^{31 Ref} Which you have prepared before the face of all peoples;

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