32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles[a](A)
and glory to Your people Israel.(B)

33 His father and mother[b] 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(C) and to be a sign that will be opposed[c]

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:32 Or the nations
  2. Luke 2:33 Other mss read But Joseph and His mother
  3. Luke 2:34 Or spoken against

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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