25 A man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. He was a good man and he loved God. He was watching and waiting for the one who would save Israel. The Holy Spirit was on him.

26 The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would not die before he had seen the Lords Christ.

27 He came into the temple, led by the Spirit. The parents brought in the child Jesus to do what the law said they should do about him.

28 Then Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God.

29 He said, Lord, now you are letting your servant go in peace, just as you said.

30 I have seen with my own eyes the one you have sent to save people.

31 You have made this way for all peoples to be saved.

32 He is a light which will shine for those who do not know God. He is the one who will bring praise to your people Israel.