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Luke 2:34

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and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.

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Luke 2:34 in other translations

and Simeon blessed them, and said unto Mary his mother, Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel; and for a sign which is spoken against;

Luke 2:34 · American Standard Version

Luke 2:34 in context

  1. 32a light for revelation to the nations,
    and the glory of your people Israel.”
  2. 33Joseph and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him,
  3. 34and Simeon blessed them, and said to Mary, his mother, “Behold, this child is set for the falling and the rising of many in Israel, and for a sign which is spoken against.
  4. 35Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
  5. 36There was one Anna, a prophetess, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher (she was of a great age, having lived with a husband seven years from her virginity,