Temple Presentation of Jesus

Scripture

• Luke 2:22

  And when the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord;

• Luke 2:23

  (As it is written in the law of the Lord, Every male that openeth the womb shall be called holy to the Lord;)

• Luke 2:24

  And to offer a sacrifice according to that which is said in the law of the Lord, A pair of turtledoves, or two young pigeons.

• Luke 2:25

  And, behold, there was a man in Jerusalem, whose name was Simeon; and the same man was just and devout, waiting for the consolation of Israel: and the Holy Ghost was upon him.

• Luke 2:26

  And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord’s Christ.

• Luke 2:27

  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,

• Luke 2:28

  Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said,

• Luke 2:29

  Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:

• Luke 2:30

  For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,

• Luke 2:31

  Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;

• Luke 2:32

  A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

• Luke 2:33

  And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.

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