And when eight days were accomplished [passed, and it was time WU] for the circumcising of the child, his name was called JESUS, which was so named of [by] the angel before he was conceived in the womb. LK 2:21 And when the days of her [their] purification according to the law of Moses were accomplished, they brought him to Jerusalem, to present him to the Lord; LK 2:22 (As it is written in the law of the LORD, Every male that openeth the womb [firstborn male WU] shall be called holy to the Lord;) LK 2:23 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. LK 2:24
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 [Spirit] was upon him. LK 2:25 And it was revealed unto him by the Holy Ghost, that he should not see death, before he had seen the Lord's Christ. LK 2:26 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, LK 2:27 Then took he him up in his arms, and blessed God, and said, LK 2:28 Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word: LK 2:29 For mine eyes have seen thy salvation, LK 2:30 Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people; LK 2:31 A light to lighten [for revelation to] the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel. LK 2:32 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. LK 2:33 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for [destined to cause WU] the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; LK 2:34 (Yea [yes], a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed. LK 2:35 JUDGEMENT By Christ
And there was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Aser: she was of a great age, and had lived with an husband seven years from her virginity; LK 2:36 And she was a widow of about fourscore and four [eighty-four] years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. LK 2:37 And she coming in that instant gave thanks likewise unto the Lord, and spake of him to all them that looked for redemption in Jerusalem. LK 2:38
And when they had performed all things according to the law of the Lord, they
returned into Galilee, to their own city Nazareth. LK 2:39 And the child grew, and waxed
[became] strong in spirit, filled with wisdom: and the grace of God was upon him. LK 2:40
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