³³ Jesus’ father and mother were amazed at what Simeon had said about him. ³⁴ Then Simeon blessed them and said to ·Mary [^Lhis mother], “·God has chosen this child [^LLook/^TBehold, this one is destined/appointed] to cause the fall and rise of many in Israel. ·He will be a sign from God that many people will not accept [^L…and to be a sign that is spoken against] ³⁵ so that the thoughts of many [^Lhearts] will be made known. And ·the things that will happen will make your heart sad, too [^La sword will pierce your own soul; ^CMary will experience deep sorrow over the death of Jesus].”