5 [2:25]And behold, there was a man at Jerusalem whose name was Simeon; and this man was just and pious, waiting for the consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was on him. [2:26]And he was informed by the Holy Spirit that he should not see death till he had seen the Lord's anointed. [2:27]And he came by the spirit into the temple, and when the parents brought in the child Jesus, to do according to the custom of the law concerning him, [2:28]he also took it in his arms, and blessed God, and said, [2:29]Now, Master, dismiss thy servant according to thy word, in peace; [2:30]for my eyes have seen thy salvation, [2:31]which thou hast prepared before all people; [2:32]a light for enlightening Gentiles, and a glory of thy people Israel. [2:33]And his father and mother wondered at the words spoken of him. 6 [2:34]And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign spoken against, [2:35]and a sword shall pierce your own soul also, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. 7 [2:36]And there was Anna, a prophetess, a daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher; she was far advanced in years, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity; [2:37]and she had been a widow eighty-four years, and departed not from the temple, serving God night and day with fastings and prayers. [2:38]And she coming by at that time, praised God, and spoke of him [the child] to all who expected a redemption in Jerusalem. [2:39]And when they had finished all things according to the law of the Lord, they returned to Galilee, to their city Nazareth. [2:40]And the little child grew, and became strong, being filled with wisdom; and the grace of God was upon it. 8 [2:41]And his parents went up yearly to Jerusalem to the feast of the passover. [2:42]And when he was twelve years old they went up to Jerusalem, according to the custom of the feast. [2:43]And having completed the days, on their return, the child Jesus remained behind at Jerusalem. And his parents knew it not. [2:44]But supposing that he was in the company went a day's journey and sought him among their relations and acquaintances. [2:45]And not finding him they returned to Jerusalem to seek him. [2:46]And after three days they found him sitting in the temple in the midst of the teachers, both hearing and questioning them. [2:47]And all who heard him were astonished at his understanding and his answers.