Simeon’s Prophetic Praise

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

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25 Now there was a man in Jerusalem called Simeon, who was righteous and devout.(A) He was waiting for the consolation of Israel,(B) and the Holy Spirit was on him.

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38 At that very moment,[a] she came up and began to thank God and to speak about him to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.[b](A)

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Footnotes

  1. 2:38 Lit very hour
  2. 2:38 Other mss read in Jerusalem

38 Coming up to them at that very moment, she gave thanks to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the redemption of Jerusalem.(A)

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