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843 B
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- came - This could be translated as "went."
- led by the Holy Spirit - "directed by God." AT: "the Holy Spirit directed him" (See: :en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_activepassive)
- the parents - "Jesus' parents"
- the custom of the law required - "the law of God required"
- received him - "took him"
- Now let your servant depart in peace - This could be translated as "I am your servant. Let me depart in peace." Simeon was referring to himself.
- depart - This is a euphemism meaning "die." (See: en:ta:vol2:translate:figs_euphemism)
- according to your word - This could be translated as "as you have said" or "because you said you would."