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27 Now the day had come. The Holy Spirit told Simeon that he should go to the temple. Mary and Joseph were bringing the baby Jesus to do what God's rule said. 28 Simeon went to them. He took Jesus and he held him in his arms. Then he thanked God. He said:

29     ‘Master, I am your servant.
    You have done what you promised to me.
    Now I can die with no trouble in my mind.

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