Luke 2:23-25

International Children’s Bible

²³ It is written in the law of the Lord: “Give every firstborn male to the Lord.”^{[a] 24} Mary and Joseph also went to offer a sacrifice, as the law of the Lord says: “You must sacrifice two doves or two young pigeons.”^[b]

Simeon Sees Jesus

²⁵ A man named Simeon lived in Jerusalem. He was a good man and very religious. He was waiting for the time when God would help Israel. The Holy Spirit was in him.