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.
32. He is a light for the non-Jewish people to see.He will bring honor to your people, the Israelites.”
33. Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what Simeon had said about him.
34. Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, “Many in Israel will fall and many will rise because of this child. He will be a sign from God that many people will not accept.
35. The things they think in secret will be made known. And the things that will happen will make your heart sad, too.”
36. Anna, a prophetess, was there at the Temple. She was from the family of Phanuel in the tribe of Asher. Anna was very old. She had once been married for seven years.