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Luke 2:25 (CSB)

There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout, looking forward to Israel’s consolation, and the Holy Spirit was on him.

Luke 2:26 (CSB)

It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he saw the Lord’s Messiah.

Luke 2:27 (CSB)

Guided by the Spirit, he entered the temple. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to perform for him what was customary under the law,

Luke 2:28 (CSB)

Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said,

Luke 2:29 (CSB)

Now, Master, you can dismiss your servant in peace, as you promised.

Luke 2:30 (CSB)

For my eyes have seen your salvation.

Luke 2:31 (CSB)

You have prepared it in the presence of all peoples —

Luke 2:32 (CSB)

a light for revelation to the Gentiles and glory to your people Israel.

Luke 2:33 (CSB)

His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him.

Luke 2:34 (CSB)

Then Simeon blessed them and told his mother Mary, “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel and to be a sign that will be opposed —

Luke 2:35 (CSB)

and a sword will pierce your own soul — that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

Luke 2:36 (CSB)

There was also a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well along in years, having lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,

Luke 2:37 (CSB)

and was a widow for eighty-four years. She did not leave the temple, serving God night and day with fasting and prayers.

Luke 2:38 (CSB)

At that very moment, she came up and began to thank God and to speak about him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.

Luke 2:9 (CSB)

Then an angel of the Lord stood before them, and the glory of the Lord shone around them, and they were terrified.

Luke 2:8 (CSB)

In the same region, shepherds were staying out in the fields and keeping watch at night over their flock.

Luke 2:17 (CSB)

After seeing them, they reported the message they were told about this child,

Luke 2:42 (CSB)

When he was twelve years old, they went up according to the custom of the festival.

Luke 2:19 (CSB)

But Mary was treasuring up all these things in her heart and meditating on them.

Luke 2:20 (CSB)

The shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had seen and heard, which were just as they had been told.

Luke 2:12 (CSB)

This will be the sign for you: You will find a baby wrapped tightly in cloth and lying in a manger.”

Luke 2:44 (CSB)

Assuming he was in the traveling party, they went a day’s journey. Then they began looking for him among their relatives and friends.

Luke 2:14 (CSB)

Glory to God in the highest heaven, and peace on earth to people he favors!

Luke 2:43 (CSB)

After those days were over, as they were returning, the boy Jesus stayed behind in Jerusalem, but his parents did not know it.

Luke 2:49 (CSB)

“Why were you searching for me?” he asked them. “Didn’t you know that it was necessary for me to be in my Father’s house?”

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