33 And his father and mother were astonished at what was said about him. 34 And Simeon blessed them and said to his mother Mary, “Behold, this child is appointed for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and for a sign that is opposed[a] 35 and a sword will pierce your own soul also, so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed!”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:34 Or “rejected”