He was a just and devout
man, waiting for the consolation of Israel. The Holy Spirit was upon
him and revealed to him that he should not see death before he had seen
the Lord's Christ.
He came by the Spirit into the temple. When the parents brought in the
child Jesus, Simeon took Him up in his arms, blessed God, and said,
Lord, now let thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word, for
my eyes have seen thy salvation which thou has prepared before the face
of all people; a light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy
people, Israel.
Joseph and Mary marvelled at the things which were spoken of Him.
Simeon blessed them, and said to His mother, Mary, Behold, this child
is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign
which will be spoken against. A sword shall pierce thy soul that the
thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Then a prophetess also spoke of Him. Anna was the daughter of Phanuel,
of the tribe of Aser. She was an aged widow who, for fourscore and four
years, did not leave the temple and served God with fasting and prayer
night and day. She gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to those
in Jerusalem who awaited redemption.
When they had performed all that was required according to the law of
the Lord, they returned to their own city of Nazareth in Galilee.
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