29. "Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.
30. For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31. which you have prepared before the face of all peoples:
32. the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel."
33. And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.
34. And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: "Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted.
35. And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
36. And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.
37. And then she was a widow, even to her eighty-fourth year. And without departing from the temple, she was a servant to fasting and prayer, night and day.
38. And entering at the same hour, she confessed to the Lord. And she spoke about him to all who were awaiting the redemption of Israel.
39. And after they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city, Nazareth.
40. Now the child grew, and he was strengthened with the fullness of wisdom. And the grace of God was in him.
41. And his parents went every year to Jerusalem, at the time of the solemnity of Passover.
42. And when he had become twelve years old, they ascended to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast day.