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And there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was ^(C1)righteous and devout, ^(C2)looking forward to the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.

And ^(C1)it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not ^(C2)see death before he had seen the Lord's ^(F1)Christ.

And he came ^(F1)by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, ^(F2)(C1)to carry out for Him the custom of the Law,

then he took Him in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

"Now, Lord, You are letting Your bond-servant depart in peace, ^(C1)According to Your word;

For my eyes have ^(C1)seen Your salvation,

Which You have prepared in the presence of all the peoples:

^(C1)A light for revelation ^(F1)for the Gentiles, And the glory of Your people Israel."

And His father and ^(C1)mother were amazed at the things which were being said about Him.

And Simeon blessed them and said to ^(C1)His mother Mary, "Behold, this Child is appointed for ^(C2)the fall and ^(F1)rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be ^(F2)opposed—

and a sword will pierce your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed."