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27 Guided by the Spirit, Simeon[a] came into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him what was customary under the law, 28 Simeon[b] took him in his arms and praised God, saying,

29 “Master, now you are dismissing your servant[c] in peace,
    according to your word;

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  1. Luke 2:27 Gk In the Spirit, he
  2. Luke 2:28 Gk he
  3. Luke 2:29 Gk slave

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