Jesus is Presented in the Temple - Luke 2:21-38 (King James Version)

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

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

Lord, now lettest thou thy servant depart in peace, according to thy word:
For mine eyes have seen thy salvation,
Which thou hast prepared before the face of all people;
A light to lighten the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

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

And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the fall and rising again of many in Israel; and for a sign which shall be spoken against; (Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

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; And she was a widow of about fourscore and four years, which departed not from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers night and day. 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.

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• An Angel Announces the Coming Birth of John the Baptist (Jesus' cousin, who would help prepare people for Jesus' ministry) - Luke 1:5-25
• An Angel Announces the Coming Birth of Jesus - Luke 1:26-38
• Mary Visits Elisabeth - Luke 1:39-56
• John the Baptist is Born - Luke 1:57-80
• An Angel Visits Joseph - Matthew 1:18-25
• Jesus is Born - Luke 2:1-20
• Jesus is Presented in the Temple - Luke 2:21-38
• Wise Men from the East Come to Worship Jesus - Matthew 2:1-12
• Joseph and Mary take Jesus to Egypt - Matthew 2:13-15
• Herod Tries to Kill the Infant Jesus - Matthew 2:16-18
• Joseph, Mary, and Jesus Move to Nazareth - Matthew 2:19-23