32 A light to be revealed to the Gentiles, and the glory of thy people Israel.

33 And Joseph and his mother marveled at those things, which were spoken touching him.

34 And Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is [a]appointed for the (A)[b]fall and rising again of many in Israel, and for a [c]sign which shall be spoken against,

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:34 Is appointed and set of God for a mark.
  2. Luke 2:34 Fall of the reprobate, which perish through their own default: and for the rising of the elect, unto whom God shall give faith to believe.
  3. Luke 2:34 That is, a mark, which all men shall strive earnestly to hit.

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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