Luke 2:25-35 - The Prophecy Of Simeon

²⁵ There was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon. This man was righteous and devout. He was waiting for God to save Israel. God's Holy Spirit was working in him. ²⁶ Holy Spirit revealed to him that he would not die before he saw the Christ of God. ²⁷ Under the power of the spirit he came to the temple. The parents brought in the child Jesus, that they obey the custom of the law. ²⁸ He received him into his arms, and blessed God, and said:

²⁹ Let your servant depart according to your word in peace. ³⁰ My eyes have seen your salvation. ³¹ That which you prepared before the peoples. ³² It is a light of revelation to the nations, and the glory of your people Israel.

³³ Jesus' father and mother were amazed at the things that were spoken concerning him. ³⁴ Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother: This child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel and for a sign that is spoken against. ³⁵ A sword will pierce through your mind that the thoughts of many hearts will be disclosed.