25 And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him. 26 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 27 And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, 28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, 29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: 30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, 31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; 32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

25 在耶路撒冷有一个人， 名叫西面， 这人公义虔诚， 一向期待以色列的安慰者来到， 又有圣灵在他身上。

26 圣灵启示他， 在死前必得见主所应许的基督，

27 他又受圣灵感动进了圣殿。那时， 耶稣的父母抱着孩子进来， 要按着律法的规矩为他行礼。

28 西面就把他接到手上， 称颂 神说：

29 "主啊， 现在照你的话， 释放仆人平平安安地去吧！

30 因我的眼睛已经看见你的救恩，

31 就是你在万民面前所预备的，

32 为要作外族人启示的光， 和你民以色列的荣耀。"