25 Em Jerusalém havia um homem chamado Simeão. Este homem era justo e piedoso e esperava a consolação de Israel; e o Espírito Santo estava sobre ele. 26 Ele tinha recebido uma revelação do Espírito Santo de que 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 fazerem com ele o que a Lei ordenava, 28 Simeão o tomou nos braços e louvou a Deus, dizendo:

29 "Agora, Senhor,

podes despedir

em paz o teu servo,

segundo a tua palavra;

30 porque os meus olhos já viram

a tua salvação,

31 a qual preparaste

diante de todos os povos:

32 luz para revelação aos gentios,

e para glória do teu povo

de Israel."

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 on him.

26 And it was revealed to him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord' 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 let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:

30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,

31 Which you have prepared before the face of all people;

32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.