Luke 2:35
Luke 2:33-35 The Message (MSG)
Jesus’ father and mother were speechless with surprise at these words. Simeon went on to bless them, and said to Mary his mother, This child marks both the failure and the recovery of many in Israel, A figure misunderstood and contradicted— the pain of a sword-thrust through you— But the rejection will force honesty, as God reveals who they really are.
Luke 2:35 King James Version (KJV)
(yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.
Luke 2:35 New American Standard Bible - NASB 1995 (NASB1995)
and a sword will pierce even your own soul—to the end that thoughts from many hearts may be revealed.”
Luke 2:35 New Century Version (NCV)
so that the thoughts of many will be made known. And the things that will happen will make your heart sad, too.”
Luke 2:35 American Standard Version (ASV)
yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.
Luke 2:35 New International Version (NIV)
so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your own soul too.”
Luke 2:35 New King James Version (NKJV)
(yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul also), that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Luke 2:35 Amplified Bible (AMP)
and a sword [of deep sorrow] will pierce through your own soul—so that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”
Luke 2:35 New Living Translation (NLT)
As a result, the deepest thoughts of many hearts will be revealed. And a sword will pierce your very soul.”
Luke 2:34-35 The Passion Translation (TPT)
“A painful sword will one day pierce your inner being, for your child will be rejected by many in Israel. And the destiny of your child is this: he will be laid down as a miracle sign for the downfall and resurrection of many in Israel. Many will oppose this sign, but it will expose to all the innermost thoughts of their hearts before God.”