Bible verse
The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
Luke 2:33 · BSB
The verses around it, from Luke 2.
29 “Sovereign Lord, as You have promised, You now dismiss Your servant in peace.
30 For my eyes have seen Your salvation,
31 which You have prepared in the sight of all people,
32 a light for revelation to the Gentiles, and for glory to Your people Israel.”
33 The Child’s father and mother were amazed at what was spoken about Him.
34 Then Simeon blessed them and said to His mother Mary: “Behold, this Child is appointed to cause the rise and fall of many in Israel, and to be a sign that will be spoken against,
35 so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed—and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”
36 There was also a prophetess named Anna, the daughter of Phanuel, of the tribe of Asher, who was well along in years. She had been married for seven years,
37 and then was a widow to the age of eighty-four. She never left the temple, but worshiped night and day, fasting and praying.
KJV
And Joseph and his mother marvelled at those things which were spoken of him.
ASV
And his father and his mother were marvelling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
ERV
And his father and his mother were marveling at the things which were spoken concerning him;
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