(25)And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel; and the Holy Spirit was upon him, (26)And it was revealed to him by the Holy Spirit, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Christ of the Lord. (27)And he came by the Spirit into the temple; and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do for him after the custom of the law, (28)then he took him into his arms, and blessed God, and said: (29)Now, Lord, thou lettest thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word; (30)because my eyes saw thy salvation, (31)which thou preparedst before the face of all the peoples, (32)a light for a revelation to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. (33)And his father and mother wondered at the things spoken of him. (34)And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother: Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign that shall be spoken against, (35)(and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul also), that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed. (36)And there was Anna, a prophetess, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was of great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; (37)and she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, who departed not from the temple, serving day and night with fastings and prayers. (38)And she, coming up at that very time, likewise gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of him to all that were looking for the redemption of Jerusalem. (39)And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. (40)And the child grew, and became strong, being filled with wisdom; and the favor of God was upon him. (41)And his parents went to Jerusalem every year at the feast of the passover. (42)And when he was twelve years old, they having gone up according to the custom of the feast, (43)and completed the days, as they returned, Jesus the child remained behind in Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not, (44)but supposing that he was in the company, went a day's journey, and sought him among their kindred and acquaintance; (45)and not finding him, they returned to Jerusalem, seeking him. (46)And it came to pass, that after three days they found him in the temple, sitting in the midst of the teachers, both hearing them, and asking them questions. (47)And all that heard him, were astonished at his understanding and answers. (48)And seeing him they were amazed. And his mother said to him: Child, why didst thou thus deal with us? Behold, thy father and I sought thee, sorrowing. (49)And he said to them: How is it that ye sought me? Did ye not know, that I must be in my Father's house[2:49]? (50)And they understood not the saying which he spoke to them.