As they presented Jesus to the minister in the temple, he recognized this was the promised Messiah who would save the world from sin. Simeon lifted praise to God: 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 gloryof thy people Israel. (Luke 2:30-32)
Sapagkat nakita ng aking mga mata ang iyong pagliligtas, na iyong inihanda sa unahan ng mukha ng lahat ng mga tao; Isang ilaw upang ipahayag sa mga Gentil, at ang kaluwalhatian ng iyong bayang Israel. (Lucas 2: 30-32)