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34 And Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold— this One is appointed[a] for[b] the falling and rising of many in Israel, and for[c] a sign being spoken-against[d] 35 and indeed a sword will pierce the soul of you yourself— so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed”.

Anna The Prophet Thanks God For the Child

36 And there was Anna— a prophet, a daughter of Phanuel, from the tribe of Asher. This one was advanced in her many days, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:34 Or, destined.
  2. Luke 2:34 That is, for the purpose of causing a fall.
  3. Luke 2:34 That is, for the purpose of becoming a sign.
  4. Luke 2:34 Or, opposed, contradicted.

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