Jesus Presented at the Temple
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Now when u the days of her purification according to the law of Moses were completed, they brought Him to Jerusalem to present Him to the Lord
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v (as it is written in the law of the Lord, w "Every male who opens the womb shall be called holy to the LORD"),
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and to offer a sacrifice according to what is said in the law of the Lord, x "A pair of turtledoves or two young pigeons."
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And behold, there was a man in Jerusalem whose name was Simeon, and this man was just and devout, y waiting for the Consolation of Israel, and the Holy Spirit was upon him.
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And it had been revealed to him by the Holy Spirit that he would not z see death before he had seen the Lord's Christ.
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So he came a by the Spirit into the temple. And when the parents brought in the Child Jesus, to do for Him according to the custom of the law,
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he took Him up in his arms and blessed God and said:
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"Lord, b now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
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For my eyes c have seen Your salvation
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Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
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d A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel."
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And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him.
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Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, "Behold, this Child is destined for the e fall and rising of many in Israel, and for f a sign which will be spoken against
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"(yes, g a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed."
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Now there was one, Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of h Asher. She was of a great age, and had lived with a husband seven years from her virginity;
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and this woman was a widow of about eighty-four years, who did not depart from the temple, but served God with fastings and prayers i night and day.
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And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who j looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
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Cross References
Leviticus 12:2 - 8
Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean.
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Cross References
Exodus 13:12
That you shall set apart to the LORD all that open the womb, that is, every firstborn that comes from an animal which you have; the males shall be the LORD's.
Exodus 22:29
You shall not delay to offer the first of your ripe produce and your juices. The firstborn of your sons you shall give to Me.
Leviticus 27:26
But the firstborn of the animals, which should be the LORD's firstborn, no man shall dedicate; whether it is an ox or sheep, it is the LORD's.
Deuteronomy 18:4
The firstfruits of your grain and your new wine and your oil, and the first of the fleece of your sheep, you shall give him.
Nehemiah 10:36
To bring the firstborn of our sons and our cattle, as it is written in the Law, and the firstborn of our herds and our flocks, to the house of our God, to the priests who minister in the house of our God.
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Cross References
Exodus 13:2
"Consecrate to Me all the firstborn, whatever opens the womb among the children of Israel, both of man and beast; it is Mine."
Exodus 13:12
That you shall set apart to the LORD all that open the womb, that is, every firstborn that comes from an animal which you have; the males shall be the LORD's.
Exodus 13:15
'And it came to pass, when Pharaoh was stubborn about letting us go, that the LORD killed all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, both the firstborn of man and the firstborn of beast. Therefore I sacrifice to the LORD all males that open the womb, but all the firstborn of my sons I redeem.'
Numbers 3:13
"because all the firstborn are Mine. On the day that I struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt, I sanctified to Myself all the firstborn in Israel, both man and beast. They shall be Mine: I am the LORD."
Numbers 8:17
For all the firstborn among the children of Israel are Mine, both man and beast; on the day that I struck all the firstborn in the land of Egypt I sanctified them to Myself.
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Cross References
Leviticus 12:2
Speak to the children of Israel, saying: 'If a woman has conceived, and borne a male child, then she shall be unclean seven days; as in the days of her customary impurity she shall be unclean.
Leviticus 12:8
'And if she is not able to bring a lamb, then she may bring two turtledoves or two young pigeons - one as a burnt offering and the other as a sin offering. So the priest shall make atonement for her, and she will be clean.'"
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Cross References
Isaiah 40:1
Comfort, yes, comfort My people!" Says your God.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Luke 2:38
And coming in that instant she gave thanks to the Lord, and spoke of Him to all those who looked for redemption in Jerusalem.
Luke 23:51
He had not consented to their decision and deed. He was from Arimathea, a city of the Jews, who himself was also waiting for the kingdom of God.
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Cross References
Psalms 89:48
What man can live and not see death? Can he deliver his life from the power of the grave? Selah
John 8:51
"Most assuredly, I say to you, if anyone keeps My word he shall never see death."
Hebrews 11:5
By faith Enoch was taken away so that he did not see death, "and was not found, because God had taken him"; for before he was taken he had this testimony, that he pleased God.
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Cross References
Matthew 4:1
Then Jesus was led up by the Spirit into the wilderness to be tempted by the devil.
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Cross References
Genesis 46:30
And Israel said to Joseph, "Now let me die, since I have seen your face, because you are still alive.
Philippians 1:23
For I am hard-pressed between the two, having a desire to depart and be with Christ, which is far better.
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Cross References
Psalms 119:166
LORD, I hope for Your salvation, And I do Your commandments.
Psalms 119:174
I long for Your salvation, O LORD, And Your law is my delight.
Isaiah 52:10
The LORD has made bare His holy arm In the eyes of all the nations; And all the ends of the earth shall see The salvation of our God.
Luke 3:6
And all flesh shall see the salvation of God.'
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Cross References
Isaiah 9:2
The people who walked in darkness Have seen a g...
Isaiah 42:6
I, the LORD, have called You in righteousness, ...
Isaiah 49:6
Indeed He says, 'It is too small a thing that Y...
Isaiah 60:1 - 3
Arise, shine; For your light has come! And the ...
Matthew 4:16
The people who sat in darkness have seen a grea...
Acts 10:45
And those of the circumcision who believed were...
Acts 13:47
"For so the Lord has commanded us: 'I have set ...
Acts 28:28
"Therefore let it be known to you that the salv...
Romans 9:24
Even us whom He called, not of the Jews only, b...
Galatians 3:14
That the blessing of Abraham might come upon th...
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Cross References
Isaiah 8:14
He will be as a sanctuary, But a stone of stumb...
Hosea 14:9
Who is wise? Let him understand these things. W...
Matthew 21:44
"And whoever falls on this stone will be broken...
Romans 9:32
Why? Because they did not seek it by faith, but...
1 Corinthians 1:23
But we preach Christ crucified, to the Jews a s...
2 Corinthians 2:16
To the one we are the aroma of death leading to...
1 Peter 2:7
Therefore, to you who believe, He is precious; ...
1 Peter 2:8
And "A stone of stumbling And a rock of offense...
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Cross References
Matthew 28:12 - 15
When they had assembled with the elders and con...
Acts 4:2
Being greatly disturbed that they taught the pe...
Acts 17:32
And when they heard of the resurrection of the ...
Acts 28:22
"But we desire to hear from you what you think;...
1 Peter 2:12
Having your conduct honorable among the Gentile...
1 Peter 4:14
If you are reproached for the name of Christ, b...
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Cross References
Psalms 42:10
As with a breaking of my bones, My enemies reproach me, While they say to me all day long, "Where is your God?
John 19:25
Now there stood by the cross of Jesus His mother, and His mother's sister, Mary the wife of Clopas, and Mary Magdalene.
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Cross References
Joshua 19:24
The fifth lot came out for the tribe of the children of Asher according to their families.
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Cross References
Acts 26:7
To this promise our twelve tribes, earnestly serving God night and day, hope to attain. For this hope's sake, King Agrippa, I am accused by the Jews.
1 Timothy 5:5
Now she who is really a widow, and left alone, trusts in God and continues in supplications and prayers night and day.
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Cross References
Lamentations 3:25
The LORD is good to those who wait for Him, To the soul who seeks Him.
Lamentations 3:26
It is good that one should hope and wait quietly For the salvation of the LORD.
Mark 15:43
Joseph of Arimathea, a prominent council member, who was himself waiting for the kingdom of God, coming and taking courage, went in to Pilate and asked for the body of Jesus.
Luke 24:21
But we were hoping that it was He who was going to redeem Israel. Indeed, besides all this, today is the third day since these things happened.
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