30. for my eyes have seen your salvation,
31. which you prepared in sight of all the peoples,
32. a light for revelation to the Gentiles,and glory for your people Israel.”
33. The child’s father and mother were amazed at what was said about him;
34. and Simeon blessed them and said to Mary his mother, “Behold, this child is destined for the fall and rise of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be contradicted
35. (and you yourself a sword will pierce) so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
36. There was also a prophetess, Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher. She was advanced in years, having lived seven years with her husband after her marriage,
37. and then as a widow until she was eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day with fasting and prayer.