³³ His father and mother were astonished at the things that were said about him. ³⁴ Simeon blessed them.

“Listen,” he said to Mary his mother, “this child has been placed here to make many in Israel fall and rise again, and as a sign that will be spoken against ³⁵ (yes, a sword will go through your own soul as well), so that the thoughts of many hearts may be disclosed.”