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Berean Standard Bible

“so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.””

Luke 2:35

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Eight days after Jesus's birth, Mary and Joseph bring him to the temple, where the devout Simeon takes him in his arms and praises God. He then speaks a word specifically to Mary.

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Berean Standard Bible (BSB)

so that the thoughts of many hearts will be revealed— and a sword will pierce your soul as well.”

World English Bible (WEB)

Yes, a sword will pierce through your own soul, that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.”

King James Version (KJV)

(Yea, a sword shall pierce through thy own soul also,) that the thoughts of many hearts may be revealed.

American Standard Version (ASV)

yea and a sword shall pierce through thine own soul; that thoughts out of many hearts may be revealed.

Bible in Basic English (BBE)

(And a sword will go through your heart;) so that the secret thoughts of men may come to light.

Young's Literal Translation (YLT)

(and also your own soul shall a sword pass through) -- that the reasonings of many hearts may be revealed.'

Reina-Valera 1909 (RVR 1909)

Y una espada traspasará tu alma de ti misma, para que sean manifestados los pensamientos de muchos corazones.

Sagradas Escrituras 1569 (SE 1569)

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Nueva Biblia Viva (NBV)

así se conocerán las intenciones de cada uno. Esto será para ti como una espada que te atravesará el alma».

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