26 and told him that he would not die until he had seen Christ the Lord.
27 When Mary and Joseph brought Jesus to the temple to do what the Law of Moses says should be done for a new baby, the Spirit told Simeon to go into the temple.
28 Simeon took the baby Jesus in his arms and praised God,
29 “Lord, I am your servant,and now I can die in peace,because you have keptyour promise to me.
30 With my own eyes I have seenwhat you have doneto save your people,
31 and foreign nationswill also see this.
32 Your mighty power is a lightfor all nations,and it will bring honourto your people Israel.”