Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother:
This child is destined to be a sign that will be rejected;
and you too will be pierced to the heart.
Many in Israel will stand or fall because of him;
and so the secret thoughts of Mary will be laid bare.

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Luke 2:34-35

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