34 And Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is appointed (A)for the fall and rising of many in Israel, and for a sign (B)that is opposed 35 (and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), so that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”

36 And there was (C)a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived with her husband seven years from when she was a virgin,

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