and a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.”

* [2:35] (And you yourself a sword will pierce): Mary herself will not be untouched by the various reactions to the role of Jesus (Lk 2:34). Her blessedness ...

35 so that the inner thoughts of many will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your own soul too.” Read full chapter · Luke 2:35 in all English translations.

Good News Translation and so reveal their secret thoughts. And sorrow, like a sharp sword, will break your own heart." New Revised Standard Version

Look, I bring you news of great joy, a joy to be shared by the whole people. 11 Today in the town of David a Saviour has been born to you; he is Christ the Lord ...

and a sword will pierce your own soul — that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

In Luke 2:34-35, the prophet Simeon tells us that “the sign of contradiction,” the cross, was set to be the sign of salvation for “many” in Israel. But in the ...

Chapter II. Luke 2:35. Clearly enough is the nativity announced by Gabriel.

In Luke 2:35, Simeon prophesied to Mary “a sword ... “when some shall believe, and others remain in their obstinacy” Luke 2:35 ... HAYDOCK CATHOLIC BIBLE COMMENTARY ...