## came ## This could be translated as "went." ## led by the Holy Spirit ## This could be translated as "directed by God" or "the Holy Spirit directed him." ## 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: [[rc://en/ta/man/translate/figs-euphemism]]) ## according to your word ## This could be translated as "as you have said" or "because you said you would."