Bible Verses

 When the parents had fulfilled all that was required by the law of the Lord, they returned to their town, Nazareth in Galilee. 

When that time came, she gave praise to God and spoke about the child to all who were looking forward to the deliverance of Jerusalem.

She was now eighty-four. 

 There was also a prophetess named Anna, daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. After leaving her father’s house, she had been married for seven years; since then, she had been continually at the temple, serving God as a widow—night and day—in fasting and prayer. 

 and a sword will pierce your own soul so that out of many hearts thoughts may be revealed.”

Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:  “Know this: your son is a sign; a sign established for the falling and rising of many in Israel, a sign of contradiction;

His father and mother wondered about what was said regarding the child. 

A light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory of your people Israel.”

which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples.

and my eyes have seen your salvation,