28 Simeon took him up in his arms, praised God, and said,

29 Now, Master,

you can dismiss your servant in peace,

as you promised.

30 For my eyes have seen your salvation.g

31 You have prepared it

in the presence of all peoples—

32 a light for revelation to the GentilesD,h

and glory to your people Israel.i

33 His father and motherE were amazed at what was being said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and told his mother Mary, “Indeed, this child is destined to cause the fall and rise of many in Israelj and to be a sign that will be opposedF—35 and a sword will pierce your own soul—that the thoughtsG of many hearts may be revealed.”