Luke 2:33 - The Message33-35 Jesus’ father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother, This child marks both the failure and the recovery of many in Israel, A figure misunderstood and contradicted— the pain of a sword-thrust through you— But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are. See the chapterMore versionsKing James Version (Oxford) 176933 And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him. See the chapterAmplified Bible - Classic Edition33 And His [legal] father and [His] mother were marveling at what was said about Him. See the chapterAmerican Standard Version (1901)33 And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him; See the chapterCommon English Bible33 His father and mother were amazed by what was said about him. See the chapterCatholic Public Domain Version33 And his father and mother were wondering over these things, which were spoken about him. See the chapter |