25 In Jerusalem there was a man named Simeon. He was a good and godly man. He was waiting for God's promise to Israel to happen. The Holy Spirit was with him.
26 The Spirit had told Simeon that he would not die before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
27 The Spirit led him into the temple courtyard. Then Jesus' parents brought the child in. They came to do for him what the Law required.
28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,
29 "Lord, you are the King over all. Now let me, your servant, go in peace. That is what you promised.
30 My eyes have seen your salvation.
31 You have prepared it in the sight of all people.