Luke 2

22 When the time of their purification according to the law of Moses was finished, Joseph and Mary took him to Jerusalem to present him to the Lord, 23 as the law of the Lord states, "Every firstborn son must be dedicated to the Lord."*2:23. Quoting Exodus 13:2. 24 There they made a sacrifice, as God’s law also states, of "a pair of turtle doves or two young pigeons."*2:24. Quoting Leviticus 12:8.

25 Living in Jerusalem at that time was a man called Simeon. Simeon did what was good and was very devout. He was waiting expectantly for the hope of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 26 The Holy Spirit had shown him that he would not die before he saw the Lord’s Messiah.*2:26. Or "Christ." 27 Following the Spirit’s leading, he went to the Temple. When Jesus' parents brought in the little boy to be dedicated as required by the Law, 28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms, thanked God, and said,

29 "Lord and Master, now you can let your servant die in peace as you promised, 30 because I have seen for myself your salvation 31 which you have prepared for everyone. 32 He is a light that will show you to the nations, the glory of your people Israel." 33 Jesus' father and mother were shocked at what Simeon said about him.

34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Jesus' mother Mary, "This child is destined to cause many in Israel to fall and many to rise. He is a sign from God that many will reject, 35 revealing what they really think. For you it will feel like a sword piercing right through you."

36 Anna the prophetess also lived in Jerusalem. She was the daughter of Phanuel of the tribe of Asher, and she was very old. She had been married for seven years, 37 and then she had been widowed. She was eighty-four years old. She spent her time at the Temple in worship, fasting and praying. 38 She came up to them right at that moment, and began praising God. She spoke about Jesus to all those who were looking forward to the time when God would set Jerusalem free.