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32 the light for the revelation of the Gentiles, and the glory of Your people Israel”. 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]

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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.

32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
    and the glory of your people Israel.”(A)

33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:(B) “This child is destined to cause the falling(C) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

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