29 “Lord, (A)now You are letting Your servant depart in peace,
According to Your word;
30 For my eyes (B)have seen Your salvation
31 Which You have prepared before the face of all peoples,
32 (C)A light to bring revelation to the Gentiles,
And the glory of Your people Israel.”

33 [a]And Joseph and His mother marveled at those things which were spoken of Him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary His mother, “Behold, this Child is destined for the (D)fall and rising of many in Israel, and for (E)a sign which will be spoken against 35 (yes, (F)a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

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Footnotes

  1. Luke 2:33 NU And His father and mother

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