25 There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. Gods Holy Spirit was working in him.

26 Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would not die before he saw the Christ of Jehovah.

27 Under the power of the spirit he came to the temple. The parents brought in the child Jesus, that they obey the custom of the law.

28 He received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

29 »Let your servant depart according to your word in peace.

30 »My eyes have seen your salvation.

31 »That which you prepared before the peoples.

32 »It is a light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.«