25 Now a man named Simeon was in Jerusalem. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for the one who would comfort Israel, and the Holy Spirit rested on him.

26 It had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not die until he had seen the Lord's Christ.

27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple. When the parents brought the child Jesus to do for him what was customary under the law,

28 Simeon took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,

29 "Master, now you are allowing your servant to leave in peaceaccording to your word.

30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,

31 which you prepared for all people to see—

32 a light that will reveal salvation to the Gentiles and bring glory to your people Israel."

25 Havia em Jerusalém um homem chamado Simeão, que era justo e piedoso, e que esperava a consolação de Israel; e o Espírito Santo estava sobre ele.

26 Fora-lhe revelado pelo Espírito Santo que ele não morreria antes de ver o Cristo do Senhor.

27 Movido pelo Espírito, ele foi ao templo. Quando os pais trouxeram o menino Jesus para lhe fazer conforme requeria o costume da lei,

28 Simeão o tomou nos braços e louvou a Deus, dizendo:

29 "Ó Soberano, como prometeste, agora podes despedir em paz o teu servo.

30 Pois os meus olhos já viram a tua salvação,

31 que preparaste à vista de todos os povos:

32 luz para revelação aos gentios e para a glória de Israel, teu povo".