Luke 2:32-34
New American Bible (Revised Edition)
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,
and glory for your people Israel.”(A)
33 The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him; 34 and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted(B)
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