Cross References

Luke 2:28

New Living Translation

Simeon was there. He took the child in his arms and praised God, saying,

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So rejoice in the Lord and be glad, all you who obey him! Shout for joy, all you whose hearts are pure!

Then he took the children in his arms and placed his hands on their heads and blessed them.

Then he put a little child among them. Taking the child in his arms, he said to them,

Mary responded, “Oh, how my soul praises the Lord.

Instantly Zechariah could speak again, and he began praising God.

“Praise the Lord, the God of Israel, because he has visited and redeemed his people.

The shepherds went back to their flocks, glorifying and praising God for all they had heard and seen. It was just as the angel had told them.

That day the Spirit led him to the Temple. So when Mary and Joseph came to present the baby Jesus to the Lord as the law required,

“Sovereign Lord, now let your servant die in peace, as you have promised.

And all the Israelites were satisfied and praised God and spoke no more of war against Reuben and Gad.