23. It is written in the law of the Lord: “Give every firstborn male to the Lord.”
24. Mary and Joseph also went to offer a sacrifice, as the law of the Lord says: “You must sacrifice two doves or two young pigeons.”
25. A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man and very religious. He was waiting for the time when God would help Israel. The Holy Spirit was in him.
26. The Holy Spirit told Simeon that he would not die before he saw the Christ promised by the Lord.
27. The Spirit led Simeon to the Temple. Mary and Joseph brought the baby Jesus to the Temple to do what the law said they must do.
28. Then Simeon took the baby in his arms and thanked God:
29. “Now, Lord, you can let me, your servant,die in peace as you said.
30. I have seen your Salvation with my own eyes.
31. You prepared him before all people.