Jesus Presented in the Temple
22 Now when Lev. 12:2–8the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
Simeon Sees God’s Salvation
25 And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, Is. 40:1; Mark 15:43; Luke 2:38; 23:51waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him. 27 So he came Matt. 4:1by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
Anna Bears Witness to the Redeemer
36 Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Josh. 19:24Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; 37 and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers Acts 26:7; 1 Tim. 5:5night and day. 38 And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who Lam. 3:25, 26; Mark 15:43; Luke 24:21looked for redemption in Jerusalem.