33 His father and mother[a] were amazed at what was being said about Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and told His mother Mary: “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel(A) and to be a sign that will be opposed[b] 35 and a sword will pierce your own soul—that the thoughts[c] of many hearts may be revealed.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:33 Other mss read But Joseph and His mother
  2. Luke 2:34 Or spoken against
  3. Luke 2:35 Or schemes

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