23 (just as it is written in the law of the Lord, Every firstborn male will be dedicated[a] to the Lord[b](A)) 24 and to offer a sacrifice (according to what is stated in the law of the Lord, a pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons[c](B)).

Simeon’s Prophetic Praise

25 There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout,(C) looking forward to Israel’s consolation,(D) and the Holy Spirit was on him.

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Footnotes

  1. 2:23 Lit be called holy
  2. 2:23 Ex 13:2,12
  3. 2:24 Lv 5:11; 12:8

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