New International Reader's Version

Luke 2:31-34 New International Reader's Version (NIRV)

31. You have prepared it in the sight of all people.

32. It is a light to be given to those who aren't Jews. It will bring glory to your people Israel."

33. The child's father and mother were amazed at what was said about him.

34. Then Simeon blessed them. He said to Mary, Jesus' mother, "This child is going to cause many people in Israel to fall and to rise. God has sent him. But many will speak against him.