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.]
35. And a sword will pierce through your own soul also–that the secret thoughts and purposes of many hearts may be brought out and disclosed.
36. And there was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was very old, having lived with her husband seven years from her maidenhood, [Josh. 19:24.]
37. And as a widow even for eighty-four years. She did not go out from the temple enclosure, but was worshiping night and day with fasting and prayer.
38. And she too came up at that same hour, and she returned thanks to God and talked of [Jesus] to all who were looking for the redemption (deliverance) of Jerusalem.
39. And when they had done everything according to the Law of the Lord, they went back into Galilee to their own town, Nazareth.
40. And the Child grew and became strong in spirit, filled with wisdom; and the grace (favor and spiritual blessing) of God was upon Him. [Judg. 13:24; I Sam. 2:26.]