Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Listen: this child is appointed for the fall and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against —
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32a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and glory for your people Israel.” 33His father and mother were amazed at what was being said about him. 34Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Listen: this child is appointed for the fall and the rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against — 35and a sword will pass through your own soul as well — so that the thoughts of many hearts may be laid bare.” 36There was also a prophet, Anna, daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was well advanced in years; she had lived with her husband seven years after her marriage,
