30. With my own eyes I have seen your salvation,
31. which you have prepared in the presence of all peoples:
32. A light to reveal your will to the Gentilesand bring glory to your people Israel.”
33. The child's father and mother were amazed at the things Simeon said about him.
34. Simeon blessed them and said to Mary, his mother, “This child is chosen by God for the destruction and the salvation of many in Israel. He will be a sign from God which many people will speak against
35. and so reveal their secret thoughts. And sorrow, like a sharp sword, will break your own heart.”