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

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