15. When the angels went away from them into heaven, the shepherds said one to another, Let us go over to Bethlehem and see this thing (saying) that has come to pass, which the Lord has made known to us.
16. So they went with haste and [by searching] found Mary and Joseph, and the Baby lying in a manger.
17. And when they saw it, they made known what had been told them concerning this Child,
18. And all who heard it were astounded and marveled at what the shepherds told them.
19. But Mary was keeping within herself all these things (sayings), weighing and pondering them in her heart.
20. And the shepherds returned, glorifying and praising God for all the things they had heard and seen, just as it had been told them.
21. And at the end of eight days, when [the Baby] was to be circumcised, He was called Jesus, the name given by the angel before He was conceived in the womb.
22. And when the time for their purification [the mother's purification and the Baby's dedication] came according to the Law of Moses, they brought Him up to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord–[Lev. 12:1-4.]
23. As it is written in the Law of the Lord, Every [firstborn] male that opens the womb shall be set apart and dedicated and called holy to the Lord–[Exod. 13:1, 2, 12; Num. 8:17.]
24. And [they came also] to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the Law of the Lord: a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons. [Lev. 12:6-8.]
25. Now there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was righteous and devout [cautiously and carefully observing the divine Law], and looking for the Consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
26. And it had been divinely revealed (communicated) to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ (the Messiah, the Anointed One).
27. And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law,
28. [Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said,
29. And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word.
30. For with my [own] eyes I have seen Your Salvation, [Isa. 52:10.]
31. Which You have ordained and prepared before (in the presence of) all peoples,
32. A Light for revelation to the Gentiles [to disclose what was before unknown] and [to bring] praise and honor and glory to Your people Israel. [Isa. 42:6; 49:6.]
33. And His [legal] father and [His] mother were marveling at what was said about Him.
34. And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary His mother, Behold, this Child is appointed and destined for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that is spoken against–[Isa. 8:14, 15.]