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Luke 2:35

“So that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.””

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³³The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.

³⁴Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,

³⁵So that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

³⁶There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,

³⁷And then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.

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