Luke 2

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 23 *Ex. 13:12; 22:29; Lev. 27:26; Deut. 18:4; Neh. 10:36(as it is written in the law of the Lord, *Ex. 13:2, 12, 15; Num. 3:13; 8:17"Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the Lord"), 24 and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, *Lev. 12:2, 8"A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."

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. 26 And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not *Ps. 89:48; (John 8:51; Heb. 11:5)see death before he had seen the Lord’s Christ. 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, 28 he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:

29 "Lord, *Gen. 46:30; (Phil. 1:23)now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,

According to Your word;

30 For my eyes *Ps. 119:166, 174; (Is. 52:10; Luke 3:6)have seen Your salvation

31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,

32 *Is. 9:2; 42:6; 49:6; 60:1–3; Matt. 4:16; Acts 10:45; 13:47; 28:28; (Rom. 9:24; Gal. 3:14)A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,

And the glory of Your people Israel."

33 And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the *Is. 8:14; Hos. 14:9; Matt. 21:44; (Rom. 9:32); 1 Cor. 1:23; (2 Cor. 2:16; 1 Pet. 2:7, 8)fall and rising of many in Israel, and for *Matt. 28:12–15; Acts 4:2; 17:32; 28:22; (1 Pet. 2:12; 4:14)a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, *Ps. 42:10; John 19:25a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."

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.