Lexham English Bible

Luke 2:26-33 Lexham English Bible (LEB)

26. And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he would see the Lord’s Christ.

27. And he came in the Spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus so that they could do for him according to what was customary under the law,

28. he took him in his arms and praised God and said,

29. “Now dismiss your slave in peace, Lord, according to your word.

30. For my eyes have seen your salvation

31. that you have prepared in the presence of all the peoples,

32. a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory to your people Israel.”

33. And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him.