Luke 2:25-35 - The Prophecy Of Simeon
25 At that time there dwelt at Jerusalem one Simeon, an honest, religious man, one who expected the appearance of the Messiah, and was endued with the spirit of prophecy. 26 to him it was revealed by the holy spirit, that he should not die till he had seen the Messiah of the Lord. 27 by the divine direction he came into the temple, just as the parents of Jesus were bringing in the child to perform what the law required in his behalf. 28 then he took him up in his arms, and returned thanks to God in these words, "now,
29 Lord, thou wilt grant thy servant a happy death, according to thy promise. 30 for mine eyes have beheld the saviour, 31 whom thou hast provided for all mankind, a light to lighten the Gentiles, 32 and the glory of thy people Israel."
33 Joseph and the mother of Jesus were surprized to hear such things pronounc'd concerning him. 34 then Simeon gave them his benediction, and said to Mary his mother, "the child you now see, shall occasion many in Israel to fall and rise again; he will be the Object of calumny, 35 which like a dart will pierce even thro' your own soul, that thereby the sincerity of many may be revealed."