34 And Simeon blessed them and said to (A)His mother Mary, “Behold, this Child is appointed for (B)the fall and [a]rise of many in Israel, and as a sign to be [b]opposed—

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:34 Or resurrection
  2. Luke 2:34 Or refused

34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:(A) “This child is destined to cause the falling(B) and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

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35 and a sword will pierce your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

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35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”

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