27. And he went with the Spirit to the temple. And when the child Jesus was brought in by his parents, in order to act on his behalf according to the custom of the law,
28. he also took him up, into his arms, and he blessed God and said:
29. "Now you may dismiss your servant in peace, O Lord, according to your word.
30. For my eyes have seen your salvation,
31. which you have prepared before the face of all peoples:
32. the light of revelation to the nations and the glory of your people Israel."
33. And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him.
34. And Simeon blessed them, and he said to his mother Mary: "Behold, this one has been set for the ruin and for the resurrection of many in Israel, and as a sign which will be contradicted.
35. And a sword will pass through your own soul, so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
36. And there was a prophetess, Anna, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. She was very advanced in years, and she had lived with her husband for seven years from her virginity.