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25 ) And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon, and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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26 ) And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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27 ) And he came by the Spirit into the temple: and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law,
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28 ) Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,
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29 ) Lord, now let you your servant depart in peace, according to your word:
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30 ) For mine eyes have seen your salvation,
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31 ) Which you have prepared before the face of all people,
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32 ) A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of your people Israel.
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33 ) And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
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34 ) And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a sign which shall be spoken against,
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35 ) (Yea, a sword shall pierce through your own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
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36 ) And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity,
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37 ) And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day.
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38 ) And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spoke of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem.