Lucas 2

25 At this time a man named Simeon was living in Jerusalem. Simeon was a good man. He loved God and was waiting for him to save the people of Israel. God’s Spirit came to him 26 and told him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord.

27 When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to do what the Law of Moses says should be done for a new baby, the Spirit told Simeon to go into the temple. 28 Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God,

29 "Lord, I am your servant,

and now I can die in peace,

because you have kept

your promise to me.

30 With my own eyes I have seen

what you have done

to save your people,

31 and foreign nations

will also see this.

32 *Is 42.6;49.6;52.10.Your mighty power is a light

for all nations,

and it will bring honor

to your people Israel."