Simeon

The one who waited to see

A righteous old man to whom it was revealed that he would see the Messiah before he died; he took the baby Jesus in his arms in the temple.

Where to read in the Bible

• Luke 2:25–35

Connections

• recognized Jesus of Nazareth · stated in the text · Luke 2:28
• was present at the The presentation in the temple · stated in the text · Luke 2:25

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