29 “Sovereign Lord, as you have promised,n

you may now dismissd your servant in peace.o

30 For my eyes have seen your salvation,p

31 which you have prepared in the sight of all nations:

32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles,

and the glory of your people Israel.”q

33 The child’s father and mother marveled at what was said about him. 34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother:r “This child is destined to cause the fallings and rising of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against, 35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”