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27 Led by the Spirit, he went into the temple area. Meanwhile, Jesus’ parents brought the child to the temple so that they could do what was customary under the Law. 28 Simeon took Jesus in his arms and praised God. He said,

29 “Now, master, let your servant go in peace according to your word,

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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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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:29 Or promised, / now dismiss