Then Simeon gien thaim a blissin, an toul Mary tha mither tae tak heed o thïs: “Tha wean wull hae a pooerfu effect on monie a bodie ïn Israel. Some'll rise up an some wull faa. He ïs a sign frae God, but a lock o fowk wull hae naethin tae dae wi hïm.
He toul Jhone's follaers, “Gang bak an gie Jhone an accoont o whut ye hae saen an heerd. Blin fowk can see noo, lameters can waak, fowk wi leprosie ir makkit weel. Deef fowk can hear. Tha deid leeve agane. An tha Guid News ïs praicht tae tha puir.