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33 And His father and mother were marveling at the things being spoken about Him. 34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold— this One is appointed[a] for[b] the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for[c] a sign being spoken-against[d] 35 and indeed a sword will pierce the soul of you yourself— so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”.

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:34 Or, destined.
  2. Luke 2:34 That is, for the purpose of causing a fall.
  3. Luke 2:34 That is, for the purpose of becoming a sign.
  4. Luke 2:34 Or, opposed, contradicted.

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