28 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

29 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

30 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

31 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

32 A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

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28 Simeon[a] took him in his arms and praised God, saying,

29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant in peace,
    according to your word,(A)
30 for my eyes have seen your salvation,(B)
31     which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples,
32 a light for revelation to the gentiles
    and for glory to your people Israel.”(C)

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Footnotes

  1. 2.28 Gk he