^{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."

^{33 Ref} Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,

^{34 Ref} and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, "Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.

^{35 Ref} Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

^{36 Ref} There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

^{37 Ref} and she had been a widow for about eighty-four years), who didn't depart from the temple, worshipping with fastings and petitions night and day.

^{38 Ref} Coming up at that very hour, she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all those who were looking for redemption in Jerusalem.