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27 And prompted by the [Holy] Spirit, he came into the temple [[a]enclosure]; and when the parents brought in the little child Jesus to do for Him what was customary according to the Law,

28 [Simeon] took Him up in his arms and praised and thanked God and said,

29 And now, Lord, You are releasing Your servant to depart (leave this world) in peace, according to Your word.

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  1. Luke 2:27 Richard Trench, Synonyms of the New Testament.

27 Moved by the Spirit, he went into the temple courts. When the parents brought in the child Jesus to do for him what the custom of the Law required,(A) 28 Simeon took him in his arms and praised God, saying:

29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,(B)
    you may now dismiss[a] your servant in peace.(C)

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  1. Luke 2:29 Or promised, / now dismiss