Luqas (Luke) 2:25-52

And see, there was a man in Yerushalayim whose name was Shim‛on, and this man was righteous and dedicated, looking for the comforting of Yisra’ĕl. And the Set-apart Spirit was upon him. And it had been revealed to him by the Set-apart Spirit that he would not see death before he sees the Messiah of יהוה. And he came in the Spirit into the Set-apart Place. And as the parents brought in the Child יהושע, to do for Him according to the usual practice of the Torah, then he took Him up in his arms and blessed Elohim and said, “Now let Your servant go in peace, O Master, according to Your word, for my eyes have seen Your deliverance, which You have prepared before the face of all the peoples, a light for the unveiling of the nations, and the esteem of Your people Yisra’ĕl.” And Yosĕph and His mother were marvelling at what was said about Him. And Shim‛on blessed them, and said to Miryam His mother, “See, this One is set for a fall and rising of many in Yisra’ĕl, and for a sign spoken against – and a sword shall pierce through your own being also – so as to reveal the thoughts of many hearts.” And there was Ḥannah, a prophetess, a daughter of Penu’ĕl, of the tribe of Ashĕr. She was advanced in years, and had lived with a husband seven years from her maidenhood, and she was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not leave the Set-apart Place, but served Elohim with fastings and prayers night and day. And she, coming in at that moment, gave thanks to יהוה, and spoke of Him to all who were waiting for redemption in Yerushalayim. And when they had accomplished all matters according to the Torah of יהוה, they returned to Galil, to their city Natsareth. And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, being filled with wisdom. And the favour of Elohim was upon Him. And His parents went to Yerushalayim every year at the Festival of the Pĕsaḥ. And when He was twelve years old, they went up to Yerushalayim according to the practice of the festival. When they had accomplished the days, as they returned, the Child יהושע stayed behind in Yerushalayim. And His parents did not know it, but thinking He was in the company, they went a day’s journey, and were seeking Him among the relatives and friends. And not having found Him, they returned to Yerushalayim, seeking Him. And it came to be, after three days, that they found Him in the Set-apart Place, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both listening to them and asking them questions. And all who heard Him were astonished at His understanding and answers. And having seen Him, they were amazed. And His mother said to Him, “Son, why have You done this to us? See, Your father and I have been anxiously seeking You.” And He said to them, “Why were you seeking Me? Did you not know that I had to be in the matters of My Father?” But they did not understand the word which He spoke to them. And He went down with them and came to Natsareth, and was subject to them, but His mother kept all these matters in her heart. And יהושע increased in wisdom and stature, and in favour with Elohim and men.